Student Accounts Assistant​/Cashier

Overview

Summary Under general supervision, this position assists in the daily functions of the Student Accounts office by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Answer incoming calls and distribute mail.
• Assist with monitoring the Student Accounts email inbox.
• Daily financial clearance processing.
• Daily report management.
• Assist with communication management and documentation.
• Manage book vouchers and post bookstore charges.
• Receive and process student account payments.
• Receive and process department deposits.
• Prepare daily bank deposits.
• Maintain cash box and athletic, pep band, and resident director money boxes.
• Handle the processing of NSF checks.
• Process journal entries related to cashiering and student account adjustments.
• Assist with collection letter processing.
• Monitor inventory and order office supplies.
• Maintain cashiering records and correspondence.

This position could be responsible for assigning work and/or giving direction to part-time Student Workers in order to complete office work assignments.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• A thorough knowledge of Business English and arithmetic, general office methods, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Excellent telephone courtesy knowledge and experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard or other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.