What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Technician position at McLennan Community College?
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Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received.
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SELECTION CRITERIA:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
MCC provides equal educational opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate against any individual regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or other legally protected category in its educational programs, activities, or employment. https://www.mclennan.edu/employees/procedure-manual/docs/F/FA-II.pdf
Communications: We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them. Excellence: We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission. Inclusiveness: We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together. Integrity: We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions. People: We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.
Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received.
This position serves as a front-facing, student-service cashiering role responsible for assisting students with payments, account inquiries, and financial aid–related transactions. The position processes deposits, prepares daily closeouts, and reconciles cashier sessions to ensure accurate financial records. The Accounting Technician also manages child care accounts and prepares various college invoice billings. Additional responsibilities include coordinating with third-party vendors to establish, maintain, and troubleshoot student refund accounts and student ID card services. This position receives general direction from the Sr. Accountant and exercises no supervision.
NOTE: This is a security sensitive position, and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
The cover letter should address how the following knowledge, skills, and abilities were acquired:
Knowledge of: 1. Cash-handling principles, internal controls, and reconciliation practices; 2. accounts receivable processes, billing, and collections; 3. Accounting principles and financial recordkeeping procedures; 4. College policies and regulations related to student accounts, payments, and refunds; 5. Financial aid disbursement and its impact on student accounts; 6. Office practices and use of modern office equipment and technology; 7. Microsoft Office Suite and accounting/enterprise systems (e.g., Colleague, Banner); Skills in: 8. Performing mathematical calculations and resolving account discrepancies; 9. Providing professional, solution-oriented customer service; 10. Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; 11. Organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks to meet deadlines; 12. Maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in financial transactions; Ability to: 13. Interpret and apply federal, state, and college policies and regulations; 14. Analyze and interpret financial data for reporting and decision-making; 15. Handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately; 16. Maintain professionalism and composure in challenging situations; 17. Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment; 18. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, employees, and the public; 19. Adapt to new technologies, processes, and work priorities in a dynamic environment; 20. Provide caring, high-quality service by creating welcoming experiences, communicating clearly and proactively, addressing needs with professionalism and empathy, and ensuring individuals are thoughtfully connected to appropriate resources.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Sedentary-Desk work; occasional field trips e.g. for college or program activates. Minimal Hazard/Exposure-Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application. NOTE: Finalists may be asked to participate in an in-basket exercise. MCC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
- Online Employment Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter (See Selection Criteria)
- Copy of High School/GED Transcript
MCC provides equal educational opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate against any individual regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or other legally protected category in its educational programs, activities, or employment. https://www.mclennan.edu/employees/procedure-manual/docs/F/FA-II.pdf
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