Student Accounting Specialist
About The Position
Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met. If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process. Job Description Performs a variety of technical and clerical accounting duties involving the accounting, recording and reporting of financial transactions and provides dependable accounting assistance for the performance of many varied accounting office tasks requiring independent judgment. The successful candidate must have advanced knowledge of MS Office applications to perform various support duties including preparation of reports, projects, documents, letters, itineraries, calendars, or presentations. It is important that the individual in this position be comfortable and professional when working with confidential or sensitive information. Essential Functions Employee will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community. Be familiar with TSTC information, policies and organizational structure to assist the student with questions, inquiries and concerns. Assist the student with payments, payment plans, financial aid applications, verification of awards, class schedules, and other student services related assistance Receive, review, and prepare source documents for data entry into the student accounting system Perform student accounting functions including but not limited to collections, billing, sponsorships, refunds. Create reports related to student accounting functions Validate and reconcile computer printouts of financial data against source documents. Answer incoming phone calls and be able to provide answers for students, faculty and staff. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Three years of experience in administrative, clerical, student accounting/student services.
- Proficient use of personal computer and software applicable to the work.
- Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and telephone etiquette skills.
Nice To Haves
- Associates degree is preferred.
- Experience in Higher Education and accounting/bookkeeping experience is preferred.
- High level of commitment to customer service and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.
- Be familiar with TSTC information, policies and organizational structure to assist the student with questions, inquiries and concerns.
- Assist the student with payments, payment plans, financial aid applications, verification of awards, class schedules, and other student services related assistance
- Receive, review, and prepare source documents for data entry into the student accounting system
- Perform student accounting functions including but not limited to collections, billing, sponsorships, refunds.
- Create reports related to student accounting functions
- Validate and reconcile computer printouts of financial data against source documents.
- Answer incoming phone calls and be able to provide answers for students, faculty and staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
