Accounting Technician II - Student AccountsRequisition IDreq1462DepartmentTreasury/ReceivableCampusSY-Sylvania CampusEmployment TypeClassified-Full TimeBest Consideration DateApply Immediately; This position will close once sufficient qualified applications have been received.Position SummaryPortland Community College is seeking an Accounting Tech II team member for its Student Accounts department.

PCC is committed to lifelong learning and transforming our culture through creating a sense of belonging, well-being, and equitable success for our employees and students.

The home base for this position is located at the Sylvania campus, however travel to the other three campuses may be required as needed for this position. This role performs a variety of activities to ensure the efficient and effective operation of a student account office. This position serves students, staff, parents and community members by working on a broad array of complex student and financial service issues. Proactively engaging students in financial conversations and planning to help ensure student financial success and referring students to appropriate college and external resources are essential. This position will work with the Cash Accountant on the Nursing and Perkins loans as well as work on special projects assigned by the Student Accounts Services Manager.

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/classified-jobs/acct-tech2/

Candidate ProfileThese qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.
Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.

• Experience performing regular accounting functions as assigned in such areas as student accounts, financial aid, treasury, receivables and general accounting. Functions may include, but are not limited to, preparing financial schedules and/or reports, balancing banking accounts, establishing systems for tracking accounting codes/transactions and reconciling vendor accounts.
  
• Demonstrated experience researching discrepancies and problems; assists in the resolution process.
  
• Experience designing, coordinating and maintaining operations specific to the department’s financial functions. May serve as subject matter expert in development of new processes. Prepares and submits billings and maintains records on payments related to a particular area of responsibility.
  
• Responds to requests for financial information from administrators, auditors, departmental clerks, other accounting staff, contractors, outside agencies and other entities.
  
• Uses both personal and mainframe computers to complete and monitor activities assigned. Works with spreadsheets and other software applications to accurately perform duties. May establish systems for tracking non-routine accounting transactions as it relates to area of responsibility.
  

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).

High school diploma or equivalent; one year of college-level bookkeeping or general accounting (experience performing the principal accountabilities described in the classification description for one year may substitute for the college-level coursework).

Two years experience performing accounting or bookkeeping functions, which must include coding transactions, balancing and resolving discrepancies.

Proficient in various computer applications, including use of spreadsheet and word processing software, and database. Accurate keyboarding and ten-key skills. Ability to communicate complex/technical data effectively – orally and in writing. Provides effective customer service to department customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing information on a variety of topics related to student services to students, staff, parents, and community members, in-person and via various communication methods, including phone, chat, zoom and email.
• Experience balancing cashiering sessions and maintaining accurate records. Researches and resolves complex problems, discrepancies and/or disputes related to core areas of responsibility.
• Experience working with the public in regards to financial outreach and intervention; providing support and information on financial options to students experiencing family, personal or economic crises.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of Student Information systems, such as Banner, Touchnet and BankMobile.
• Experience with Perkins and/or Nursing Loan programs and processing.
  

Position Grade17Starting Salary ExpectationsThe first two steps of the range are: $43,310 to $44,610 per year. Higher salary placement may be available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity.Position Grade Salary Range$43310 to $69503 Annual SalaryFTE1PCC BenefitsPCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs.

PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP. PCC offers a tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement.

Additionally, PCC provides a tuition waiver for yourself, domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age. Partial tuition reimbursement for yourself at other accredited institutions (full-time employees only).

Paid Leave: (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)
- Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)
- 8 hours of sick leave per month
- 24 hours of additional personal leave days per year - 12 Paid holidays

For a complete list of PCC benefits, please visit http://www.pcc.edu/hr.benefits

View a complete list of PCC benefits.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Work Environment
Work is performed in a normal office environment. Exposure to video display terminals occurs with varied frequency.
Physical Requirements
Learned physical skill for performing keyboarding and ten-key functions.

Background Check RequiredYesPortland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

• Veterans: DD214
• Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report 2021 (ASR) is now available for viewing on the Department of Public Safety website:

https://www.pcc.edu/public-safety/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/PCC-ASR-2021-Final.pdf