Accounting Assistant - Accounts Receivable

SALARY:$33,600.00 - $35,500.00 Annually

DIVISION:Administration

DEPARTMENT:Financial Services

OPENING DATE:06/30/22

CLOSING DATE:07/22/22 05:00 PM

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:

The Accounting Assistant- Accounts Receivable is responsible for performing a variety of diversified accounting duties including accounts receivable, sponsorship billing preparation, cash receipting and other areas of Financial Services as needed. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in maintaining student files for scholarships and sponsorship information; prepares sponsorship invoices and the submission of grades
• Prepares and mails student statements on a monthly basis
• Assists in the student refund process
• Receives, verifies, records and issues receipts for all College cash collections; prepares balancing sheet for daily closeout
• Assists with student registration by collecting tuition and applicable fees
• Provides information and assistance to internal and external customers through email, walk-in and telephone
• Serves as backup cashier
• Prepares departmental requisitions
• Assists club members or advisors by printing out detailed activity reports from the general ledger or balance sheet for their use
• Processes in person, electronic and phone payments for registration and various fees
• Serves as backup in receiving, reviewing, and processing of travel related documents
• Assists with various accounting tasks and provides assistance to colleagues within the office
• Participates in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned
• Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the College's mission, core values and goals

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Two (2) years' professional work experience in accounts receivable.

Preferred:
Associate's degree in Accounting from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

Colleague experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge

• Methods, techniques and practices of clerical and computerized report preparation, record keeping and filing systems, and auditing
• Basic accounting and bookkeeping terminology and practices

 
Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office which includes Word and Excel, and operation of standard office equipment, including a 10-key calculator
• Understand and apply specific instructions and procedures, current guidelines, system updates and revisions, and policy changes
• Proficient recording, compiling, summarizing and analyzing data
• Effectively manage time and prioritize tasks

 
Abilities

• Communicate effectively, both written and orally
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Handle confidential information with absolute discretion
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cravencc/jobs/3617234/accounting-assistant-accounts-receivable

800 College Court
New Bern, NC 28562
252-638-7335

hr@cravencc.edu

Position #2022-00060
Accounting Assistant - Accounts Receivable