Finance Associate

Occasionally required to work evenings and Saturday mornings. Work Location: Scott Community College – BettendorfRequired QualificationsAssociates Degree and two or more years of related job experience required. Must have basic bookkeeping and accounting skills, ability to prioritize work load, ability to work accurately, have good computation skills, keyboarding an clerical skills, and be able to distribute his/her work load so that time schedules are met. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, students, and members of the community and be able to work without direct supervision.Preferred QualificationsBachelor Degree preferred in business, accounting or related field preferred.Physical DemandsThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.SalaryStarting at $19.50 hourlyTypical Duties and Responsibilities1. Serves as front-line person for walk-in and phone customers to handle inquiries about student account balances and payment options for credit courses. 2. Provide information to students, faculty and staff on business office policies and procedures. 3. Assists with mass mailings of student billing statements prior to each semester start and daily billings 4. Assesses, collects, and receipts student fees for cash, check and credit card payments. 5. Works closely with SCC Foundation Office to ensure that student scholarship and monetary awards are accurately disbursed. 6. Submits third-party billings and posts payment of funds from third-party agencies and businesses. 7. Maintain records and ensure billing is accurate for reciprocal agreements with cooperating colleges. 8. Maintains student accounts receivable ledger, monitoring printouts for overdue balances and taking appropriate action. Closes student records as appropriate. 9. Processes, prepares and deposits all monies received at the college. 10. Calculates and assesses students for miscellaneous fees required by specific college programs. 11. Processes student tuition and fees refunds. 12. Responsible for timely and accurate completion of all Business Office functions. 13. Disburses petty cash and student emergency loan funds. 14. Serves as notary public for the college. 15. Is committed to providing quality service that meets or exceeds the expectations of internal and external customers. 16. Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.Posting NumberS103PNumber of Vacancies1Open Date10/10/2024Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions Summary