Fiscal Technician

Cheyney University of PA • Cheyney, PA

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About The Position

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, the nation's oldest HBCU, is seeking exceptional individuals for advanced clerical-accounting work in the Bursar's office. This role involves applying bookkeeping principles and practices to manage student accounts, including posting payment plan cash receipts, analyzing forms for accuracy, maintaining debt collection controls, and updating student accounts upon withdrawal. The position also includes daily filing, answering calls and emails, and performing additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or associate's degree in accounting or business administration.
• One year as a fiscal assistant or three years of work involving the maintenance of fiscal or financial records, or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and equipment.
• Some knowledge of accounting principles and methods.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and statements.
• Ability to apply and adapt established methods to financial transactions.
• Ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data and to make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Post payment plan cash receipts and update delinquent payment plan status.
• Analyze forms (Student Information Sheets, FERPA and book vouchers) to determine completeness and accuracy of information posted to student accounts.
• Maintain the debt collection controls with PA Attorney General's Office along with compliance and regulations.
• Update student accounts upon withdrawal.
• Maintain and review collections.
• Post online payments to student accounts.
• Participate in student registration.
• Daily filing, answering incoming calls, e-mails and mail, and recording incoming voice mail messages.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Generous retirement plans.
• Work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave, and paid time off for most major holidays.
• Tuition waiver for self and family members.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree