Staff Accountant

The (Staff Accountant) Cashier is responsible for accurately receiving, processing,
recording, and safeguarding payments received by the University. This position provides professional customer service to students, parents,
employees, and other members of the University community while ensuring that all financial transactions are handled in accordance with
university policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Examples of Duties

• Receive and
  process payments, including cash, checks, money orders, and other approved forms of payment.
• Accurately post payments to students
  and departmental accounts using the University’s financial and student information systems.
• Issue receipts and provide appropriate
  documentation for all transactions.
• Balance daily cashier activity and reconcile cash, checks, and other payments to system
  totals.
• Prepare daily deposits and ensure funds are properly secured and submitted for deposit in accordance with university
  procedures.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, unidentified payments, and posting errors.
• Assist students, parents,
  employees, and departments with questions regarding payments, accountancy, and cashiering procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and
  support documentation for all financial transactions.
• Ensure proper handling and safeguarding of university funds.
• Follow
  established internal controls, cash-handling procedures, and separation-of-duties requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of student,
  employee, and financial information.
• Assist with departmental deposits and verify that appropriate supporting documentation is
  provided.
• Communicate discrepancies or unusual transactions to the Head Cashier or supervisor promptly.
• Assist with
  month-end and fiscal year-end activities as requested.
• Maintain an organized and secure cashier workstation.
• Provide
  courteous, professional, and timely customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical
Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or college coursework in accounting,
  business, or a related field preferred.
• Previous cashiering, banking, accounting, or cash-handling experience
  preferred.
• Experience working in a college or university business office is a plus.
• Ability to accurately handle and account
  for large volumes of financial transactions.
• Strong mathematical and reconciliation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft
  Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with Banner or another higher-education financial/student information system
  preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive financial
  information.

Supplemental Information

This position operates in a professional office
environment and requires regular interaction with students, parents, faculty, staff, and other members of the University community.
Additional hours may occasionally be required during registration, fiscal year-end, audits, or other peak operational periods.

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