"Accounting Assistant IV - Student Accounts and Cashiering Services"

Job Description

Based on the volume of applications received this recruitment may close at any time. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director or above, this position is responsible for:

• Keeping Accounting Assistant III's informed of current office procedures as directed by Director and Assistant Director.
• Participate in onboarding new hires and assist with training.
• Coordinate and authorize leave requests for Accounting Assistant III's.
• Determine staffing needs for Cashiers office, includes all three campuses.
• Provide customer service to internal and external customers.
• Handles counter transactions, escalations and departmental inquiries.
• Apply knowledge and skills to individual circumstances of the customer.
• Process fee waivers, payment plan requests, and departmental deposits.
• Handle monthly collections inquiries to include posting funds to student accounts in Peoplesoft.
• Manage collection disputes and verifications.
• Manage credit card disputes.
• Review and support bankruptcy notifications.
• Daily review of the records of deposits (ROD).
• Review and schedule audits for internal and external departments.
• Assist with monitoring the cashiers.office@csn.edu email account.
• Acts as the daily closing Supervisor, which makes sure all cashiers are balanced and Peoplesoft is closed for the day.
• Consistently demonstrate superior team player skills in day to day interactions with co-workers and customers (internal & external).
• Overtime is mandatory during peak periods.
• Provide supervision, guidance, support, and training to Accounting Assistant III's. Duties includes closing supervisor at any of the 3 main cashiering office locations. This includes end of day reconciliations and effectively closing Peoplesoft at end of day.
• Must be flexible and willing to rotate campuses.
• Must be willing be undertake special assignments.
• This position requires reliable and consistent attendance.
• Adherence to FERPA Policy and Procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of progressively responsible clerical accounting experience which included duties such as responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and/or other accounting data; setting up computer spreadsheets to record, track, manipulate and report data; researching and interpreting financial data to prepare reports and respond to budget and accounts related inquiries; and reconciling accounts; OR one year as an Accounting Assistant III in Nevada State service which included clerical accounting duties as described above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous cash handling experience.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a diverse/multicultural student body and workforce.
• Experience work in higher education.

Scheduled weekly hours

The expected schedule is Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm. Some extended hours may be required during our peak periods.

Starting Salary

Grade 29, Step 1 $50,153.76

Per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 284.170), salaries for initial appointments for classified positions typically begin at Step 1.

The College of Southern Nevada offers a generous benefit package, including an excellent 19.25% PERS retirement plan (a defined benefit plan), vacation & sick leave benefits, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and health insurance plans that can be added with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts. Supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal). Tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs. Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
• Cover letter
• Unofficial College Transcripts (optional) - If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the job posting.