The incumbent is responsible for performing clerical/accounting work involving the application of standard accounting principles and practices in recording, reviewing and processing financial records and documents. Work includes maintaining bookkeeping records by posting and proving, classifying accounting documents prior to posting, and preparing prescribed financial reports. Difficult technical problems and irregularities are referred to a supervisor who observes work in progress and periodically reviews records.

Duties:

• Opens and reviews campus mail on a daily basis.
• Shred and file miscellaneous documents where applicable on a weekly basis.
• Monitor Student Billing Office email by responding to general emails and forwarding specific emails to other offices and employee’s based upon their job responsibilities.
• Assist customers in person, on the telephone, and via email. This includes processing payments, answering questions, assisting with the payment system and SIS and providing necessary information.
• Close office at the end of the business day, creating cashiering entries, and balancing individual cash drawer.
• Answer questions from students/parents/supporters and produce requested tax information related to the 1098-T’s. Notify supervisor of discrepancies that need to be investigated.
• Daily reconciliation of individual student accounting system transactions.
• Receive checks from agencies and organizations for various awards and scholarships. Examine student’s account to verify charges and financial aid status. Review student’s accounts upon receipt of monies to verify that no changes have been made to the student’s account or financial aid status. Monies are then applied to the unpaid balance of the student’s account according to the terms of that scholarship or award.
• Preparation of bank deposit and related documents. Evaluate accounting transactions processed daily and work with supervisor to make any necessary adjusting entries to subsidiary ledgers.
• Prepare periodic miscellaneous student billing requests by coordinating with various offices to determine timing, accuracy and availability of information, i.e. final bill the student after withdrawal.
• Process contract information in Source Point and order supplies in conjunction with BL Student Billing Office staff.
• Prepare and send Right to Cancel Financial Aid letters to students/parents within Cash Management guidelines according to Title IV Financial Aid regulations.
• Process Marketplace payments made for past due accounts.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• The General Summary and Principal Duties and Responsibilities sections summarized above provide a representative listing only and should not be regarded as a complete statement of tasks performed by incumbents of this position. It should be recognized, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job related duties in addition to those outlined above.

Minimum Requirements:

Two years of experience performing bookkeeping or clerical accounting work;
OR
an associate degree in accounting or business administration, including or supplemented by six credits in accounting;
OR
any equivalent combination of experience and training.

For full position requirements and description, including application procedures, please visit https://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com/postings/1754. Last day to apply is March 26, 2024. EEO Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,003.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lock Haven, PA 17745 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lock Haven, PA 17745: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person