What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk/Cashier (Cashier's Office) position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
Accounting Clerk/Cashier (Cashier's Office)
Department
Cashier's Office
Work Location:
Main Campus
Duties
Under the direction of the Director of Accounts Receivable, performs a variety of standardized procedures relating to student accounting and accounts receivable. The Accounting Clerk/Cashier is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.
Summary of Duties; duties may include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications
The Accounting Clerk/Cashier must possess computer and data entry skills; good computational/money handling skills, good communication, accounting, interpersonal and organizational skills; knowledge of basic accounting principles; comply with FERPA Law requirements and application during student contact; comply with the GLB Act requirements for the protection and privacy of financial information; comply with the PCI DSS data security standards for credit card payments and transaction processing; comply with the “FTC Red Flag Rule” requirements to protect against identity theft; the ability to work with a diverse student population and to handle difficult situations; ability to work independently and professionally.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours
General Hours:
Monday & Tuesday
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
During peak registration and payment cycles the role works additional hours and it may facilitate schedule changes/adjustments to this schedule.
Salary/Wage
$19.25 hour (plus exceptional benefits)
Hourly/Salary
Hourly
Benefits
Benefit-Eligible Support Staff Position
Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for benefit eligible employees and eligible dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance; Optional life, Disability insurance, Tuition reimbursement, MVCC Tuition waiver, SURS Retirement plan, Vacation Days, Holidays, Sick Leave, Personal days, Bereavement days, Tax-sheltered annuity plans, Visit these links to learn more about specific benefits for this position:
Benefit Highlights
Benefit Guide-Details
Review Of Applications Begins
04/13/2026
Position Type
Support/Hourly Staff
Posting Number
SS00600P
Open Date
04/06/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants
Please apply online with required materials. Upon successful completion, you will receive a confirmation email. Please do not use third party sites.
For questions, please contact hr@morainevalley.edu or 708.974-5704.
Accounting Clerk/Cashier (Cashier's Office)
Department
Cashier's Office
Work Location:
Main Campus
Duties
Under the direction of the Director of Accounts Receivable, performs a variety of standardized procedures relating to student accounting and accounts receivable. The Accounting Clerk/Cashier is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.
Summary of Duties; duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Process and Verify Financial Transactions – Handle deposits, receipts, vouchers, check requests, payments, refunds, and international transactions, ensuring accuracy in amounts, budget codes, and required approvals.
- Student Account Management – Process tuition payments, adjustments, financial aid refunds, chargebacks, cooperative agreements, and tuition appeals.
- Third-Party and Partnership Billing – Review, correct, and process documentation for 3rd party billings, cooperative agreements, and college partnerships.
- Data Accuracy and Records Maintenance – Verify and correct addresses, account restrictions, duplicate records, and ensure compliance with records retention and disposal policies.
- Cross-Department Collaboration – Maintain effective working relationships with multiple college departments to audit, input, and process college, employee, and student information.
- Customer Service and Support – Provide professional assistance to students, employees, and external partners by answering inquiries, resolving issues, and guiding them through cashier processes.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking or business-related field required such as cashier’s experience.
- High school diploma or GED high school equivalency required. Associate’s degree in Business or related preferred.
Qualifications
The Accounting Clerk/Cashier must possess computer and data entry skills; good computational/money handling skills, good communication, accounting, interpersonal and organizational skills; knowledge of basic accounting principles; comply with FERPA Law requirements and application during student contact; comply with the GLB Act requirements for the protection and privacy of financial information; comply with the PCI DSS data security standards for credit card payments and transaction processing; comply with the “FTC Red Flag Rule” requirements to protect against identity theft; the ability to work with a diverse student population and to handle difficult situations; ability to work independently and professionally.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours
General Hours:
Monday & Tuesday
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
During peak registration and payment cycles the role works additional hours and it may facilitate schedule changes/adjustments to this schedule.
Salary/Wage
$19.25 hour (plus exceptional benefits)
Hourly/Salary
Hourly
Benefits
Benefit-Eligible Support Staff Position
Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for benefit eligible employees and eligible dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance; Optional life, Disability insurance, Tuition reimbursement, MVCC Tuition waiver, SURS Retirement plan, Vacation Days, Holidays, Sick Leave, Personal days, Bereavement days, Tax-sheltered annuity plans, Visit these links to learn more about specific benefits for this position:
Benefit Highlights
Benefit Guide-Details
Review Of Applications Begins
04/13/2026
Position Type
Support/Hourly Staff
Posting Number
SS00600P
Open Date
04/06/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants
Please apply online with required materials. Upon successful completion, you will receive a confirmation email. Please do not use third party sites.
For questions, please contact hr@morainevalley.edu or 708.974-5704.
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