Cashier/Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Under the direction of the Assistant Controller, the Cashier/Accounting Specialist III performs a variety of accounting tasks both routine and project related. The responsibilities include those of the head cashier, daily cash management reporting, a variety of monthly reconciliations. Project related responsibilities are essential to gathering, classification and reporting of the University’s financial data.

• Receives cash and checks from students, logs receipt.
• Serves as point person for online payment systems. 
• Performs balance sheet reconciliations monthly, prior to monthly closing; researches and resolves variances.
• Performs review roles in Accounts Payable and Student Refund processes.
• Supports Campus Card, P-Card , and accounts payable operations.
• Supports the year-end closing and audit.
• Works collaboratively with the finance team to improve accounting procedures/controls, and efficiencies thru development and implementation.
• Communicates with the University community and outside vendors in support of payable operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures appropriate internal controls are established and maintained.
• Performs work under the direction of the Assistant Controller.

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree in accounting preferred
• 2+ years related experience preferred
• Experience in non-profit environment – Jenzabar System experience preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Strong analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment
• Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows environment. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet, and other programs as needed. Familiarity with specific applications used by the University/Department a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially, balance and prioritize assignments, manage multiple projects, problem solve and offer secretarial support to more than one person
• Flexible and able to multi-task
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
• Professional, courteous demeanor and appearance; ability to work professionally with students, faculty, staff and administration and represent the University professionally to the public
• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.