Student Accounts - Accounting Assistant at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Student Accounts - Accounting Assistant Location: Tifton, GA Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 291051 Job Summary Student Accounts Accounting AssistantThis position is responsible for accounting work involving reconciliation of TouchNet Payments, online Student Account payments, Month End Deposit Summaries, Daily Sessions, and Daily Close Out reports.Responsibility for the daily receipting of all revenue reports. Duties require knowledge of university accounting practices and principles with strong customer service skills. Responsible for accurately reporting revenue reports, posting student account payments, and accurately maintaining petty cash.Responsible for providing a high level of customer service to students regarding all aspects of their account, including problem research and resolution. Work involves professional accounting activities under the direction of the supervisor.POSITION SUMMARYThis position is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the student accounts functions while supporting the education mission of the college. Partnering with the Fiscal Affairs office in accurate reporting which affects the operations of the Fiscal Affairs Department in respect to Student Accounts and miscellaneous reporting.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Respond independently to students and parents to resolve issues concerning their student accounts with accurate information. Discerns when to turn over higher-level concerns to the supervisor.Serves as liaison for students concerning issues with their accounts.Works diligently with auxiliaries in insuring accurate reporting of revenue.Maintains effective collaborative working relationships with related organizations across campus which impact office operations, (Housing, Dining, Registrar, Financial Aid, Admissions, College Deans, etc.)Ability to listen, learn, and work within a security area with other staff members.Performs other essential duties that are tasks specific to the position and other duties as assigned. DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLSAn associate degree in a business-related field preferred or 5 years work experience in a related field.Knowledge of Board of Regents business policies. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.Proficient in Microsoft Excel.Detailed knowledge of the Banner Student Accounts receivable module is preferred.Knowledge of TouchNet electronic bill payment suite is preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills to provide high quality customer service are required.Ability to make decisions regarding the development of timelines for semester calendars for assessment of charges that comply with BOR policy and Federal guidelines.Ability to meet and serve students, staff, and faculty tactfully and effectively, and maintain effective working relations with other employees. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Equal Employment Opportunity Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or genetic information in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and USG and ABAC policies. For questions or more detailed information, please contact Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Human Resources Office at (229) 391-4887.