Accounts Receivable Specialist / Cashier

Accounts Receivable Specialist / Cashier

Employer

Mitchell Community College
500 West Broad Street
Statesville, NC 28677
Phone: 704-878-3200

Job Location

Statesville Campus

Salary/Grade

Commensurate with Experience

Benefits

Full Time Benefits

Job Category

  • Technical/Paraprofessional

Application Period

Opens: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Closes: Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Target Start Date

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Expected Work Hours

Full Time

Employment Type

Full Time

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, plus two years of accounting experience, or equivalent combination of both • NC Notary Public or be willing to obtain one within 6 months • Problem solving and analytical skills • Proficient in the use of Word and Excel to produce accurate, professional documents • Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision • Effective and professional written and oral communication skills and organizational skills • Understanding of and commitment to open-access community college philosophy, diversity issues, and service delivery technology • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with and among a diverse population • Use tact and confidentially in dealing with personal and private matters • Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and against deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, plus two years of accounting experience, or equivalent combination of both • NC Notary Public or be willing to obtain one within 6 months • Problem solving and analytical skills • Proficient in the use of Word and Excel to produce accurate, professional documents • Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision • Effective and professional written and oral communication skills and organizational skills • Understanding of and commitment to open-access community college philosophy, diversity issues, and service delivery technology • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with and among a diverse population • Use tact and confidentially in dealing with personal and private matters • Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and against deadlines

Position Description

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Assistant Controller, the Accounts Receivable Specialist/Cashier is responsible for providing courteous, customer-oriented support to students, faculty and staff, and the general public. This position supports the financial services function.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Processing walk-in, mail-in, and electronic fund payments • Receipting funds received for the College from all sources, which includes but is not limited to: student payments, third-party sponsorship payments, electronic fund transfers, and donor gifts and scholarships • Maintaining a ledger spreadsheet of all electronic payments to assist with bank reconciliation • Assisting students with all questions pertaining to student account activity to include: payments, refunds, deadline dates, etc. • Update and maintain student business office holds • Maintenance of change drawer and petty cash drawer to include issuing petty cash funds to faculty/staff • Keeping up with supplies needed for accounts receivable area and submitting orders to e-procurement user and print shop • Maintaining accounts receivable files, both hard copy and electronic by keying data, sorting, copying, scanning, filing, and assembling all accounts receivable documentation • Maintaining a log for all manual receipt books and lock boxes for check out • Remote deposit for checks received for MCCFEE account

Related Responsibilities:

• Assist with the monitoring of student accounts to determine amount and eligibility for refund payments due from dropped classes • Back-up for processing refunds and collections • Assist with maintaining accounts receivable records • Performs data input through a PC and 10-key adding machine • Works closely with Continuing Education, Bookstore, local businesses and others within the department and the College • Maintain a professional and positive relationship with students, colleagues and outside institutions • Maintains an environmentally safe and professional work area • Fill out and Notarize lost check affidavits for processing • Other duties assigned by Assistant Controller, Controller or VP for Finance and Administration Surroundings/Environment: Standard office environment, usually indoors away from the elements, with moderate noise.

 

Physical Effort: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain a stationary position for an extended period; move about the office, operate and position computers and files, as needed; and frequently communicate with others. The employee should have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, have the ability to stand for extended periods of time and have the ability to work in a confined area and bend/stoop.

Scheduling: This is a full-time position, working Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. An employee in this positon must be available to work occasionally on weekends and evenings, during peak periods.

Travel: Local travel is required, including between campus locations. Out of state/overnight travel may be required for special trainings/conferences.

Job Post Contact

Christina Sharkey, Human Resources Assistant

Mitchell Community College

500 W. Broad Street, Statesville, NC 28677

(704)978-1371 office

(704)978-3117 fax