Student Accounting Specialist

Job Description

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.

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.

• 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, sponsor ships, 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.

• High school graduate or equivalent. Associates degree is preferred.
• Three years of experience in administrative, clerical, student accounting/student services.
• Experience in Higher Education and accounting/bookkeeping experience is preferred.
• High level of commitment to customer service and teamwork.
• Proficient use of personal computer and software applicable to the work.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and telephone etiquette skills.

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.