Student Accounting Data Specialist - 004883

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number 004883 Position Title Student Accounting Data Specialist - 004883 Division Finance and Administration Department 172600 - Student Accounting Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and four years of bookkeeping or clerical accounting experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Academic student accounting experience is preferred.

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama's Student Accounting department is seeking to hire a Student Accounting Data Specialist. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates and processes student and departmental financial transactions through the Banner and TouchNet payment information systems.
• Assists, directs and services students concerning payment and refunding issues using the Banner and TouchNet payment information systems.
• Receives and processes, including accurately balancing, tuition payments and departmental deposits on TouchNet cashiering system.
• Reviews and processes petty cash transactions on the TouchNet cashiering system.
• Assists in verification of incoming cash from the bank.
• Checks and processes depository daily for various payments and deposits.
• Assists students and parents at the Teller window.
• Maintains a high level of customer service when interacting with students and parents via email, telephone and in person.
• Complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act when counseling students and parents.
• Answers general student questions regarding 1098T statements.
• Assists with imaging deferment and FERPA forms.
• Processes third party payments for vendor accounts; responsible for daily maintenance of office hardware (computers, printers, fax machine, etc.).
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 10/30/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Working Days Monday - Friday Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Job Location Main Campus Full-time or Part-Time Full Time Regular or Temporary Regular

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

• • The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes

• No

• • What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than High School

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)

• Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)

• Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)

• • How many years of related experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year

• Between 1 - 3 years

• Between 3 - 5 years

• Between 5 - 7 years

• More than 7 years

• • How did you hear about this position?

• USA website

• LinkedIn

• Zip Recruiter

• Indeed

• HigherEd Jobs

• Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works

• Facebook

• Word of mouth

• Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter