The Accounting Specialist position will be located on the Central Campus.   

The successful candidate will perform a variety of technical tasks related to preparing, maintaining, and reviewing financial reports and records.  Also to include analyzing student accounts, general cashiering functions, and processing daily walk-in deposits. 

General Function

Performs a variety of technical accounting tasks related to preparing, maintaining, and reviewing financial reports and records.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1.    Processes various forms and other financial information and materials; enters financial information.

2.    Balances and reconciles assigned accounts and/or funds; researches and reconciles any problems or discrepancies.

3.    Gathers and summarizes data; conducts research and analyzes information; prepares financial reports.

4.    May prepare various journal entries; may make recommendations regarding journal entries.

5.    May enter budget revision requests and other financial information into computer system; may review computer printouts for accuracy.

6.    May monitor activity in assigned accounts; may audit specified accounts for accuracy; may create accounts.

7.    May provide information and respond to inquiries; may advise departments on policies and procedures relating to budget and other financial questions.

8.    May review various financial forms and records; may research and resolve discrepancies.

9.    Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Characteristics

•  Knowledge of office rules, procedures and operationsregarding budgets, purchasing, accounts payable, etc.
• Good oral and written communications skills emphasizing financial information
• Knowledge of computer and accounting software
• Ability to maintain, review and audit financial records
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds