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Inside Higher Ed · 3 days ago

Student Accounts - Accounting Assistant

Tifton, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

5+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Student Accounts Accounting Assistant responsible for various accounting tasks related to student accounts. The role involves reconciliation of payments, reporting revenue, and providing customer service to students regarding their accounts.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

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Required

Knowledge of university accounting practices and principles

Strong customer service skills

Ability to listen, learn, and work within a security area with other staff members

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