Student Accounts Specialist- Provisional (Finance)

SUNY Broome Community College • Binghamton, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SUNY Broome Community College is seeking a Student Accounts Specialist for its Finance Office. This is an in-person, full-time, 12-month position with a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. The appointment is provisional, pending satisfactory completion of the competitive Civil Service testing requirement. Employment offers are conditional on satisfactory completion of a required pre-employment Standard Background Check. Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: (A) an associate's degree in accounting, business, or a closely related field from a NYS-registered or regionally accredited college or university, plus two years of experience maintaining financial accounts and records; (B) completion of 60 credit hours at a NYS-registered or regionally accredited college or university, including at least eight credit hours in accounting or bookkeeping, plus two years of experience maintaining financial accounts and records; (C) high school graduation or an equivalency diploma, plus four years of experience maintaining financial accounts and records; or (D) an equivalent combination of training and experience within the limits of pathways A, B, and C.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze and organize data and prepare and maintain reports and spreadsheets.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to develop proficiency in the Banner Student Information System.
• Ability to maintain working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Strong organizational skills, adaptability, dependability, and multitasking ability.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately amid frequent interruptions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Process complex financial transactions.
• Process payments for students and third parties.
• Track, audit, and monitor documents related to student accounting.
• Prepare moderately complex reports.
• Respond to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding student accounts and financial status.
• Work with third-party collection agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree