Accounting Technician

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Management, Accounts Receivable Processing, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Billing, Credit and Collections, Customer/Client Research, Data Entry, Disbursements, Expense Allocation, Faculty Administration, Financial Aid, Financial Reporting, Financial Transactions, General Ledger Accounting, Government, Operations Processes, Problem Solving Skills, Reconciliation, Resolve Customer Issues, Schedule Development, Third-Party Payer, University/School Policies
LOCATION
Fayetteville, NC
POSTED
Today

Accounting Technician – Accounts ReceivableFayetteville Technical Community College is recruiting for a full-time Accounting Technician, Accounts Receivable. The role will involve responsible accounting clerical work including preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting records and financial transactions within the College's central accounting system.This is a full journey level position. Employees within this class perform the full range of duties as assigned with only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.ResponsibilitiesSort receipts, balance, and receipt monies online to the general ledger.Assume the full range of general cashiering functions as assigned, including preparing bank deposits.Audit cash receipts and disbursements for specified accounts; balance and identify misuses.Prepare and maintain accounts receivable for assigned programs and activities.Code and enter information into the computer; run, reconcile, and balance reports.Process accounts receivable; review, verify, and analyze account information, payments, and promissory notes.Participate in the researching of complex problems and discrepancies in students' payment records.Interpret and explain College policies and procedures relating to registration and student refunds to students and College personnel.Process account adjustments and refunds for both curriculum and non‑curriculum classes; calculate appropriate adjustments; issue refunds according to established guidelines.Respond to requests and inquiries from faculty, administrative staff, and students regarding account dispositions; explain College policies and procedures related to assigned accounts; solve related problems and difficulties.Process government and third‑party payment billings, balance accounts, and reconcile discrepancies as necessary with students, College personnel, and third parties.Correspond and confer with students to resolve fee payment discrepancies and to establish payment schedules.Explain College collections and general accounting policies and procedures; review student circumstances and explanations to determine the need for further collection actions.Input data, assign account codes, make adjusting entries, and balance assigned funds and accounts.Prepare applicable financial reports related to assigned area of responsibility.Conduct account analysis; reconcile differences between accounting records and computerized reports and make necessary adjustments; allocate designated account expenditures.Answer questions, advise, and coordinate with other departments and outlying locations regarding financial aid awards, activities, transactions, and related policies and procedures.Perform related duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsAssociate's degree from an accredited college with major coursework in accounting or a closely related field; or equivalent.Two years of increasingly responsible general clerical experience including one year of accounting clerical or related experience.BenefitsNC State Health PlanNC State Retirement PlanPaid HolidaysEducational BenefitsLongevityMinimum starting salary $43,469 annually.EEO StatementThe Fayetteville Technical Community College is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Fayetteville Technical Community College