Under the general direction and supervision of the Administrative Director of Student Accounts, the Account Clerk I performs cashiering and customer service duties supportive of the student accounts and/or fiscal services department. Initiative and judgment are necessary to plan, organize, and complete the assigned duties. The position performs clerical and bookkeeping tasks to support accounts receivable, accounts payable, cashiering, and other accounting-related functions. This position includes receipting income and assisting in preparing bank deposits. The role will serve as a resource to faculty, staff, students, and third parties. This is a full-time regular position.

Southeast Community College offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including, but not limited to medical/dental insurance, 403(b) retirement with College matching contribution, vision insurance, flexible spending account, and tuition reimbursement. Southeast Community College also offers extensive leave plans. In addition, Southeast Community College makes available to all full-time employees the use of “Ben Dollars” (cash-in-lieu potential for certain coverage levels) to cover medical and dental premiums.

Essential Functions

Cashiering Functions

• Operate the reception area for student accounts.
• Greet and assist customers and students with questions and payments.
• Receipt payments from students, outside agencies, and SCC departments/areas (including but not limited to the bookstore, housing, parts department, department production funds, childcare, and cafeteria).
• Assist in preparing bank deposits
• Answers the student accounts ACD (what does this mean?) line and chat feature, directing calls or assisting students with questions and payments.
• Provides excellent customer relations and confidentiality with essential attention to the FERPA laws.

 Accounts Receivable

• Enters or removes holds on past-due accounts when appropriate. 
• Proper filing of invoices and receipt information.

 Bookstore Accounts/Invoices

• Assist in authorizing and establishing student charge accounts for bookstore charges in the software management system.

 Production

• Receipts and records production revenue from various departments. 
• Maintains and updates the listing of completed production orders.

 Tuition Payment Plans

• Works directly with students and parents to explain the payment plan and assists them in enrollment.
• Manages and reports any adjustments or cancellations to the individual agreements.

 
Accounts Payable

• Monitors vendor statements and assists with resolving any discrepancies. 
• Scans and indexes AP invoices, data entry documents, statements, and other necessary documents.
• Additional duties may be assigned by student accounts and fiscal services to perform the related duties and support operations of the College as required. 

Promote/Support Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Access: 

• Work toward creating a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and productive work and learning environment, where all students, faculty members, and college employees are valued and may contribute to their full potential, regardless of their differences. 
• Make concerted efforts to implement accessible and inclusive practices and processes aimed at creating a diverse and equitable learning and work environment. 
• Commit to fostering and maintaining a safe environment of respect and inclusion for students, employees, and members of the community. 
• Promote and support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, EEO, equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Promote/Support the Organizational Environment through Goal 9 of the Strategic Plan: 

• Maximize operational efficiency by enhancing policies and procedures, staffing, and communication processes and practices. 
• Enhance positive communication processes and practices, and maximize a positive and engaging organizational environment by encouraging input, reflective and transparent communication, and compassion and respect toward the views and ideas of others.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High School Graduate or GED.
2. Two (2) years of responsible work experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or related business activity.
   • One (1) year of post-secondary business or accounting training may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Salary

$14.93

Southeast Community College makes available to all full-time employees the use of “Ben Dollars” (cash-in-lieu potential for certain coverage levels) to cover medical and dental premiums.

Requirements

• Start Date: No Start Date
• Education: High School or Equivalent
• Work Experience: 0 - 2 years
• Part/Full Time: Full-Time

Contact / Additional Information

Link to apply: https://southeast.peopleadmin.com/postings/10064

If accommodation or assistance is needed in completing this application, contact Human Resources at 402-437-2553.