Accountant
Chadron State College - Chadron, NE
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+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ Job Title: Accountant +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ Nature of Work: Assembles and analyzes data and transactions, prepares statements and reports relating to an assigned area of responsibility. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ Examples of Work Performed: Essential Duties: - Responsible for setup, maintenance, implementation, and testing of the Student Financial module in NeSIS - Campus Student Financials Lead - Post student financial disbursements and charges - Process financial aid disbursements and complete the student refund process in NeSIS while working directly withSTARTand Financial Aid personnel - Process housing and food plan charges coordinating with housing staff - Process miscellaneous department charges and receipts - Responsible for the creation and distribution of student communications - Responsible for the setup and allocation of various tuition waivers in NeSIS - Oversee staff dependent waiver process and posting - Create student billings and distribution of student billings to include providing support for third party billings - Audit student accounts - Assist with preparation of 1098T forms using the Student Financial module in NeSIS - Prepare accounts receivable write off list at least annually - Process collections and oversee agency requirements as needed - Balance daily cash drawers and prepare bank deposits - Act as content manager for assigned websites Secondary Duties: - Backup other business office staff providing excellent customer service to students, staff and faculty by maintaining student accounts, reviewing accounts receivable, and receipting payments - Assist the Director of Business Services and Comptroller complete reconciliations, run cashiering and general ledger processes in NeSIS, provide leadership and engagement as needed - Lead for parking permit records, reports and applications through NeSIS, completing reconciliations - Maintain cash drawer - Other duties as assigned +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting/related field; or an Associate's degree in accounting/related field plus three years of related experience +-------------------------------- --------------------------------------+ Preferred Qualifications: Attention to detail Knowledge of computers and various software applications including Microsoft Word and Excel Ability to work independently, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks within deadlines Professional customer service skills +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ Physical Demands: The physical requirements for this position may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the ability to use a computer, calculator, telephone, lab equipment, keyboard, various teaching devices, and/or various types of office equipment. Must be able to effectively communicate in verbal and written formats and satisfactorily perform the functions of this position. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ License and Certification Requirements: None +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ Other Requirements: Successful background records and credit check +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ Salary Information: $44,227 - $48,140 +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ FTE: 1.000 +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ FLSA: Non-Exempt +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ Union Status: NSCPA +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ Number of Vacancies: 1 +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ Posting Detail Information +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ Posting Number: PS1431P +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ Open Until Filled: Yes +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ General Information: +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ ------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Created: 2024-09-23