| Location | Port Arthur, TX |
Accounting Clerk I
Salary
$0.00 Annually
Location
Lamar State College Port Arthur
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
202500150
Organization
VP for Finance
Opening Date
10/01/2026
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.
If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at HumanResources@lamarpa.edu or call 409-984-6560.
LSCPA's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46).
Job Summary
The Accounting Clerk I has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, processing payments by posting to student accounts, posting miscellaneous payments, and posting to department accounts. This position is also responsible for maintaining an accurate cash drawer, supporting dual enrolled students and classes, and creating and maintaining collection spreadsheets for Retail Merchants. This is a non-exempt position that reports to LSCPA's Finance Department.
Duties/Responsibilities
Process and post payments
Maintain accurate cash drawer
Receive and manage Business Office email and phone inquiries from students regarding their accounts
Handle office opening and closing duties
Maintain and order, when needed, department supplies
Help coordinate activities for student workers
Oversee TouchNet, including setting-up installment plans and default terms; and building and maintaining Marketplace within TouchNet
Create and maintain collection spreadsheets for Retail Merchants by receiving inventory list of students sent to collections and verify amount
Receive bank reports and post EDI payments to correct accounts
Create and distribute account balance letters to students; verify payments to student accounts monthly; send delinquent payments for collection every six months
Receive bank reports and post EDI payments to correct accounts
Create and distribute account balance letters to students; verify payments to student accounts monthly; send delinquent payments for collection every six months
Write-off student accounts that have not be paid and update Retail Merchants
Following the last installment date, run process to place holds on accounts and verify holds for accuracy
Send out e-bills through TouchNet and Banner each term
View web payments to verify payments are made in correct term
Reconcile invoices for contracts and miscellaneous invoicing, including but not limited to, federal and state prison units and Barnes & Noble requisitions to be paid
Contact students by phone and email to determine preference of refund check distribution; verify students by picture ID when picking up refund checks
Prior to each drop date, collaborate with Financial Aid and Admissions to run unpaid reports and then send out messages informing students that they have been dropped due to non-payment
Assist with scanning and indexing and perform quality checks in the A/R and A/P areas
Participate in campus committees and events
Comply with campus policies and procedures
Other related duties, as assigned
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements:
This position requires employees to remain in a stationary position most of the time; move to various locations on campus; move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; and operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.
Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form located at the bottom of the page.
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What is your highest level of education attained?
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Describe your customer service experience.
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How many years of experience do you have in cash handling and processing credit card and check transactions?
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Do you have experience in higher education environments? If yes, please explain.
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Do you have experience with Ellucian Banner and/or TouchNet?
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
Required Question
Employer Lamar State College Port Arthur
Address P.O. Box 310
Port Arthur, Texas, 77641