Temporary Accounting Technician I

Compensation

Compensation: $19.65 per hour, 29 hours per week This is a fixed-term position through 11/30/2027. Compensation Type:
Non-Exempt

Employment Type:

Regular Grade: NE08

This position performs accurate and efficient technical duties and provides positive customer service in support of the Controller, Assistant Controllers and assigned Business Office operations to help maintain the integrity of the Colleges financial operations and internal controls.

• Manage, reconcile, prepare invoices, process or applies payments, and resolve issues for a variety of College programs or services covering third-party or vendors accounts and manage receivables; as assigned.
• Administers, monitors, balances, reconciles and invoices various accounts which may include pre-approval of charges; prepares monthly reports; invoices; posts activity; prepare or posts journal entries and/or budget adjustments; as assigned.
• Processes financial aid payments and student refunds; prepares and invoices sponsors for student tuition, fees, books, etc.; reconciles and balances student and other accounts; as assigned.
• Performs cashier duties to include monitoring, posting, and reconciling cash to receipts and the accounting system while maintaining accurate account balances following internal controls and proper cash handling procedures; as assigned.
• Processes payments; provide accurate information to students, employees or third parties concerning accounts; processes reports, staff, family or faculty waivers; as assigned.
• Maintains files and records; sorts and distributes mail; copies, scans and/or index documents; as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in the provision of customer services.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in the completion of a variety of reports.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines include following FERPA authorizations regarding student records; adhering to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), College and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

The work consists of related technical and customer service duties. Strict regulations and the need for accuracy contribute to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to provide technical and customer service support for office operations. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and accuracy of those operations.

Contacts are typically with co-workers, faculty, staff, students, parents, bank personnel, auditors, vendors, and members of the general public. Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, or to provide services.

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light objects. The work is typically performed in an office.

None.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Ability to be bonded.

• Cover Letter (Required)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required)

San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year.

San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population.

Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus and four satellite centers of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the…