Part Time Accounting Specialist I

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General Function

Performs a variety of technical accounting tasks related to preparing, maintaining, and reviewing financial reports and records.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Processes various forms and other financial information and materials; enters financial information. 2. Balances and reconciles assigned accounts and/or funds; researches and reconciles any problems or discrepancies. 3. Gathers and summarizes data; conducts research and analyzes financial information. 4. May process ACH transfers for the college and process student refunds. 5. May perform activities within the college's collection procedures to collect on delinquent accounts and work with the college's collection agency and the North Carolina Department of Revenue. 6. May monitor activity in assigned accounts; may audit specified accounts for accuracy. 7. May produce account receivable reports and reconcile accounts as required by the college's administrative system. 8. May provide information and respond to inquiries; may advise students on account balances and the college's policies and procedures. 9. May review various financial forms and records; may research and resolve discrepancies. 10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

G.E.D. or high school diploma and three years of relevant accounting work experience; or a combination of accounting work experience and education beyond high school totaling three years

Additional Information

Working Days: Monday - Friday Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Knowledge of office rules, procedures and operations regarding budgets, purchasing, accounts payable, etc.
• Good oral and written communications skills emphasizing financial information
• Knowledge of computer and accounting software
• Ability to maintain, review and audit financial records
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Working Conditions: Typical office environment; infrequently lifting and carrying items up to 10 lbs.; infrequently twisting or bending at the waist or reaching overhead; infrequently traveling between buildings on campus or to other campuses; frequently listening to and talking with students, faculty and other staff members either in person or by telephone; frequently sitting at a desk or workstation using a computer display, keyboard, and mouse