Principal Account Clerk HV-CS-9861

Hudson Valley Community College•City of Troy, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC), a multi-campus institution in Upstate NY, is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and capable individual to join their Classified Staff as a Principal Account Clerk in the Bursar/Cashier’s Office. HVCC offers over 80 degree and certificate programs and serves nearly 9,000 students annually. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training, distance learning, and serving a diverse student population. With a large alumni base and nearly 1,000 employees, HVCC is a significant contributor to educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region.

Requirements

High School Diploma or possession of High School Equivalency and four years of experience in maintaining financial accounts and records, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; (OR) an equivalent combination of training and experience as noted above.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
Candidates must have been legal residents of New York State for at least FOUR months immediately preceding the date of employment.

Nice To Haves

Strong computer skills and analytical abilities.
Higher education and Banner software experience preferred but not required.
Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Answer student inquiries related to registration billing and accounts, and payment transactions via email, phone and walk-ins.
Assistance with student registration and payment processing.
General administrative assistance to the Assistant Bursar and Director of Student Accounts/Bursar.
Prepare and process remote daily deposits and reconcile to daily deposit log. Ensure that funds are recorded to proper accounts.
Prepare third party tuition billing for credit and non-credit courses.
Work closely with third party sponsors to provide requested information and resolve billing issues.
Follow up on outstanding balances owed by third party sponsors.
Other related duties as assigned.