Accountant II - Administration And Finance/Student Accounts Office - Bristol Community College

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Accountant II, Student Accounts Office

DEPARTMENT: Student Accounts Office/Administration & Finance

PRIMARY LOCATION: Fall River

REPORTS TO: Bursar

POSTION STATUS: This is a full-time, state funded, AFSCME, Unit 1, Grade 16, unit-classified position with benefits.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION: http://www.mass.edu/shared/documents/classifcationspecks/specspers/AccountantSeries.doc

SALARY: $53,970.02 annually*

Appointments from outside the bargaining unit begin at Step 1.*

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Accountant II is responsible for assisting the Student Accounts Office with duties such as, but not limited to, retrieving information from files; answering questions regarding student account balances, refunds, and other college information; referring inquiries to appropriate parties for action; setting up cash drawers; assisting individuals in the preparation of forms; filing documents according to established procedures; and providing high-quality customer service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and adhere to the values, mission, and vision of the college.

• Receive cash, checks, and credit card payments for tuition and fees, applications, registration and parking fines.

• Issue receipts for payments, input cash/check payments into Banner, and reconcile cashier drawer.

• Retrieve information, answer questions regarding student account balances, process refunds, and refer inquiries to appropriate parties for action.

• Notify delinquent payers and search for sources of account imbalances or discrepancies.

• Prepare periodic reports and enter waivers in Banner for National Guard and state employees, clear students' holds, and process third party documentation.

• Answer phones, provide coverage at the counter, and assist with departmental projects.

• Receive and deposit funds from grants, clubs, and college events.

• Process bills for students with delinquent Nelnet Campus Commerce payments.

• Update and order all Nelnet Commerce materials, establishing scheduled payment dates and testing live processing.

• Maintain and update worksheet reports on cash feeds and student payments, and check bank for electronic payments.

• Deposit and complete cash summary sheets for non-Banner items and recorded journal vouchers.

• Wire instructions for new office procedures; annually review and update existing Student Accounts Office policies and procedures.

• Notify students via e-mail and phone regarding issues such as, but not limited to, reminder of the deadline for semester payments and notification of loss of class schedule due to nonpayment.

• Work actively with other areas of the college to ensure a spirit of college-wide collaboration, collegiality, civility, and teamwork.

• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below:

Substitutions:

I. An associate degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience. *

II. A bachelor's or higher degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for the required experience. *

• Education toward such a degree with the prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office software applications, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Work and Microsoft Teams.

• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate written and verbal instructions in a precise, understandable manner.

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles, and state and regulatory compliance.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to:

• Work independently and in a team setting in a multi-tasking, time-sensitive work environment.

• Maintain accurate records, including excellent proofreading/editing skills related to financial reports.

• establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.

• Work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in business administration, accounting, or related field.

• Minimum of two years' experience in a front-line customer service position.

• Minimum of two years' experience in a cash management position.

• Demonstrated experience with Banner software applications, including Banner Student, Accounts Receivable, and Finance modules.

• Abilit to speak a language in addition to English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:

Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Title IX & Equity Compliance Officer, Emmanuel Echevarria at diversitytitleix@bristolcc.edu or 774.357.2682; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: Please complete our online application by clicking on the "Apply" button. The position will be open to applicants until filled. Review of applications will begin 10 calendar days from the posting date.

REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application.

2. A current resume/curriculum vitae.

3. A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the desired and required qualifications of the position (not limited in length).

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is an institution that does not sponsor work authorization.

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted for all positions.

The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. For certain positions that require a college degree, the hired candidate must supply official transcripts upon hire. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred.