Senior Accounting Assistant - Cashier’s Office

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is recruiting for a Senior Accounting Assistant for the Cashier’s Office. This role involves auditing, collecting, and posting all tuition and fee payments from UNR students, as well as NSHE departmental deposits. The position will specialize in one of the following processes: Nevada National Guard Waiver Specialist; Chapter 33 Specialist and Graduate Assistant Specialist. Other duties include verifying and auditing accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with NSHE and federal rules and regulations; posting accounting documents and/or payments to student and departmental accounts and providing receipts; researching, analyzing, and interpreting data from the student information system; answering account-related questions; printing statements and analysis records; maintaining and daily balancing of the cash drawer; answering phone inquiries from students, employees, and the public; providing training and leadership to student workers and temporary hourly employees; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Three (3) or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word in a business setting.

Responsibilities

• Audit, collect, and post all tuition and fee payments from UNR students and NSHE departmental deposits.
• Specialize in one of the following processes: Nevada National Guard Waiver Specialist; Chapter 33 Specialist and Graduate Assistant Specialist.
• Verify and audit accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with NSHE and federal rules and regulations.
• Post accounting documents and/or payments to student and departmental accounts and provide receipts to customers.
• Research, analyze, and interpret data from the student information system.
• Provide answers to account questions.
• Print statements and analysis records for current and/or past students.
• Conduct maintenance and daily balancing of cash drawer.
• Answer inquiries by phone from students, employees, and the public.
• Provide training and leadership to student workers and temporary hourly employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Life insurance
• Generous annual and sick leave
• Enrollment in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS)
• Access to E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center (annual or semester membership options)
• Access to Mountain EAP for counseling and advising services
• Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED