Student Accounting Data Specialist

Position Title Student Accounting Data Specialist - 004883

Division

Division Finance and Administration

Department

Department 172600 - Student Accounting

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and four years of bookkeeping or clerical accounting experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Academic student accounting experience is preferred.

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Student Accounting department is seeking to hire a Student Accounting Data Specialist.

Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions

• Evaluates and processes student and departmental financial transactions through the Banner and Touch Net payment information systems.
• Assists, directs and services students concerning payment and refunding issues using the Banner and Touch Net payment information systems.
• Receives and processes, including accurately balancing, tuition payments and departmental deposits on Touch Net cashiering system.
• Reviews and processes petty cash transactions on the Touch Net cashiering system.
• Assists in verification of incoming cash from the bank.
• Checks and processes depository daily for various payments and deposits.
• Assists students and parents at the Teller window.
• Maintains a high level of customer service when interacting with students and parents via email, telephone and in person.
• Complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act when counseling students and parents.
• Answers general student questions regarding 1098T statements.
• Assists with imaging deferment and FERPA forms.
• Processes third party payments for vendor accounts; responsible for daily maintenance of office hardware (computers, printers, fax machine, etc.).
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/30/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days

Working Days Monday - Friday

Working Hours

Working Hours 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Job Location

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary

Regular or Temporary Regular

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Less than High School
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
• * How many years of related experience do you have?
  • Less than 1 year
  • Between 1 - 3 years
  • Between 3 - 5 years
  • Between 5 - 7 years
  • More than 7 years
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • USA website
  • Linked In
  • Zip Recruiter
  • Indeed
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
  • Facebook
  • Word of mouth
  • Other

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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