Job Title: Accountant I

Department: Cashiers & Student Accounting

Location: Columbus Campus

Employment Type: Staff

Employment Status: Temporary

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Unit

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation Type: Hourly

Compensation Range: 22.50 - 22.50

Schedule: In-Person: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Evening and Weekends as needed.

Additional Information:  * These temporary positions will be in place for up to one year. ** Please attach a cover letter and resume with your application submittal.

Job Description: 

POSITION SUMMARY 
Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Cashiers and Student Accounting,the Accountant performs a variety of professional level accounting duties accordingto Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Federal and State regulations.Assists with the operations of the Cashiers and Student accounting department,as needed. This role will encompass the ability to troubleshoot and resolvesdiscrepancies or inaccuracies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Disbursement of Student FinancialData Collections and Student Support
Knowledgeable in financialcompliance with federal and state regulations and internal guidelines relatedto accounts receivables and collections, the disbursement, reporting, andreconciliation of funds used to help pay student tuition and related costs atthe College. Assists in the drawdown of federal financial aid funds andreporting of enrollment to initiate the process to receive funds for tuition paymentswith other departments and colleagues on Campus and externally as needed.

Supports the processes of refundsto students by check and ACH in accordance with established policies andprocedures. Assists with receivables collections and works with Financial Aidand Enrollment Services Operations team to establish financial aid and reportingschedule. Critical support for other departments during normal business hoursand in person when needed. Assists students in-person, over the phone usingCall Center, Chat, and by email during regular business hours.

General Accounting
Summarizes and reports accounting information as needed. May assist inproviding information for the annual external audit. Documents businesstransactions 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.

Diversity, Equity, &Inclusion
Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff,students, and community members.

OTHER DUTIES &RESPONSIBILITIES
Attends all required department meetings and training. Manages multiple assignmentsof varying complexity while meeting federal, state, and internal regulationsand procedures.

Assists with customer service in thedepartment as needed. Demonstrates the ability to adapt to changing needs of theCollege and business partners. Hours may include working outside of a normal workweekschedule to support workload. Works overtime as needed to meet businessdemands.

CORE COMPETENCIES 
Professionalism, Managing Work, Continuous Improvement, Customer/Student/EmployeeFocus, Collaboration, Leadership, Planning & Organizing, Business Acumen,Technology Savvy, Building Partnerships, and Valuing Differences

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ANDABILITIES

Knowledge of: Standardorganizational skills, generally accepted accounting principles, financial aidregulations, computer software programs and enterprise applications, includingcloud applications such as Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook),and accounting programs and software.

Skill in: Exceptional customerservice; excellent verbal and written communication both internally within theCollege and outside the College; excellent organization; preparing invoices andfinancial reports; statistical data entry; application of job softwareincluding word processing and spreadsheets.

Ability to: Work closelywith internal and external partners at various levels; operate general officeequipment; work with minimal supervision; provide support for the work ofothers on accounts receivables projects; accurately post information torecords; apply accounting principles; apply basic organizational principles topractical work situations; develop and maintain effective working relationshipswith associates, supervisors, job contacts, and public; collect data, establishfacts, and draw valid conclusions; perform detailed work with numerical data;research and analyze financial matters; answer general and technical accountingquestions; read and comprehend technical information; critically think andproblem solve effectively; maintain the confidentiality of non-public and sensitiveinformation; maintain accurate and complete work records.

Physical Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functionsdescribed in this position description. While performing duties of this job,the employee regularly exhibits digital dexterity when entering data into a computer.The employee frequently sits for periods of time, stands, and walks. The employeeconverses verbally or manually with others in person as well as by telephone.Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision when focusing on a computerscreen. The employee occasionally lifts up to 10 pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 
An Associate degree in Accounting and one (1) year of related experience.

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