Cashier​/Accounts Receivable part-time

Job Summary

The Accounts Receivable Representative/Cashier handles the centralized cash depository function for the Controller’s Office. This position is responsible for processing cash, check and electronic payments, bank deposits, and reconciling payments. Serves as the first point of contact for departments with AR inquiries. Operates the cashier window and processes all petty cash transactions.

• Operate the cashier window: provide counter service to office customers; maintain inventory of petty cash and stamps; answer in-person inquiries.
• Verify and process all cash and check payments for the college; reconcile, prepare and align transport bank deposits. Resolve deposit discrepancies with depositors or bank.
• Process a wide variety of charges, credits, payments to student accounts and reconcile to computer reports for processing into general ledger. Balance cash drawer, record cash receipts and process incoming electronic cash transmissions.
• Provide a high level of customer service to parents and students and other departments, respond to frequent inquiries referring to supervisor for policy clarification when needed.

The hourly range for this position is expected to be: $22.00 – 23.50 per hour.

Education:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. Associate’s degree preferred.

• A strong customer service orientation with positive, friendly, helpful attitude is required.
• Strong data entry and computer skills.
• Ability to work in multiple software environments with confidential information.

1-3 year experience as a cashier or in an accounts receivable position.

• Must be a self-starter, able to work independently in a busy office setting with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work well in a team environment; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, faculty, staff, students, vendors and the general public.
• A valid Driver’s license and the ability to meet the requirements of the College’s Motor Vehicle Use Policy required.

19 hours per week. Ideal schedule would be Monday through Thursday, 10:00am – 2:00pm. Friday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm with some room for flexibility.

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job-related).

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Employment Category:
Casual

Benefits Eligible:
No

Pay Type:

Hourly

Background Check Package Requirements:
Support Staff + Credit

Is driving a vehicle an essential function of this job? Yes

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No

Posting Date: 02/20/2026

Applications Accepted Until:
Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting:
Internal/External

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