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Student Accounting Specialist I

Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026
Responsibilities

DESCRIPTION:

The Student Accounting Specialist I provides a variety of clerical, administrative, and financial support. Responds to inquiries related to students’ financial transactions, maintains accuracy of transactions, audits source documents, and posts transactions.

Essential Functions

  • Responds to inquiries related to students’ financial transactions and the College’s third-party provider of student financial aid refunds, interacting in person and over the phone with students, faculty, and staff.
  • Coordinates with other departments to maintain accuracy of students’ financial transactions.
  • Audits transaction source documents ensuring sufficient supporting detail prior to posting.
  • Posts financial transactions to student accounts, such as payments, third party contract assignments, and waivers.
  • Audits data after entry to ensure system data integrity.
  • Provides support functions in the collection of outstanding obligations to the College, such as mailing invoices and following up on returned mail; auditing holds on students’ accounts; and scanning student financial documents.
  • Provides clerical support, such as data entry and filing.
  • Serves as backup for daily deposit preparation.
  • Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.


Required Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
  • One year of clerical, administrative, or financial experience.


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Ability to learn and become proficient in PeopleSoft student financials modules.
  • Ability to work with detailed spreadsheets and student records.
  • Knowledge of and ability to interpret College policies and procedures.
  • Committed to working in a multicultural environment.
  • Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.


WORK ENVIRONMENT And SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Works in an office environment.
  • Will be required to work flexible hours, which may include shifts at any of the College locations.


This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This position is eligible for Veteran’s Preference.

Pay Benefits And Work Schedule

Are you ready to grow your career and make an impact in changing the lives of our students? Seminole State College of Florida has a great opportunity to join our growing team of diverse faculty and staff!

Qualifications

We offer competitive pay with a beginning salary of $27,378 commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive total rewards package including:

  • Flexible work options with a 37.5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks)
  • A variety of paid health and life insurance coverages
  • Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center
  • FRS retirement and other options
  • Professional Development and Paid Tuition
  • Free on campus parking


Conditions of Employment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.

How To Apply

Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history even if attaching a resume.

Required

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (To ensure full consideration all of the following documents must be attached to the application prior to the closing date):

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Transcripts showing the date of degree conferral; this applies to Seminole State College employees as well as external candidates (unofficial copies accepted for application purposes). Please note: Official Transcripts are REQUIRED upon hire.
  • Letters of recommendation are strongly encouraged.


To Attach Additional Documents

  • From the Employment
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  • Click on My Job Applications to view applied jobs, resumes and attachments
  • Click on the under My Cover Letters and Attachments to attach documents.


This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. To claim Veteran's Preference, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

Other Information

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’s military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran’s Preference laws.

To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.

Holders Of Degrees From Institutions Outside The Usa

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone (212) 966-6311 or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.

Salary : $27,378

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