Accountant

Compensation Type: Hourly

Compensation: $24.32

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Cashiers, and Student Accounting, the Accountant performs a variety of professional-level accounting duties according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Federal and State regulations. The Accountant will assists with the operations of the Cashiers and Student Accounting department, as needed. This role will encompass the ability to troubleshoot and resolves discrepancies or inaccuracies within the department.

Collections and Student Support

• Knowledgeable in financial compliance with federal and state regulations and internal guidelines related to accounts receivables and collections, the disbursement, reporting, and reconciliation of funds used to help pay student tuition and related costs at the College.

• Assists in the collections process by providing documentation, debt breakdowns, and payment requests. Conducts accounts receivables aging analysis.

• Assigns past due accounts for collections and reviews account information with the Ohio Attorney General as needed. Processes settlement offers and posts collection payments.

• Provides critical support for other departments during normal business hours and in person when needed. Assist students in-person, over the phone using Call Center, instant message/chat, and by email during regular business hours.

General Accounting

• Summarizes and reports accounting information as needed. Assists in monthly and year-end closing processes and activities and may assist in providing information for the annual external audit. Documents business transactions to the general ledger and student accounts.

• Analyzes, investigates, and corrects accounting entries as needed. Assists in testing system processes. Keeps accurate records. Completes and maintains required documentation.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in accounting or a closely related field

• One (1) year of accounting experience

• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

• An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework and experience may qualify a candidate.

CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:

40

Additional Information

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