The Accounting Assistant is responsible for daily monitoring, maintenance and collection of student accounts. The Accounting Assistant is also responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual financial and statistical reports.
The duties of the Accounting Assistant include, but are not limited to:
Perform monthly reconciliations for various accounts to ensure accurate reporting
Perform bank reconciliations
Review student accounts daily for discrepancies
Process student refunds as needed
Monitor various accounts to ensure compliance with state, local, and federal policies
Perform audits for various assigned areas as required by established internal controls
Prepare check requests and journal and budget entries as needed
Execute processes and/or adjust student accounts as prompted by various departments
Answer all students' questions regarding their account
Prepare billings for various accounts; generate bills for various college contracts; establish accounts as necessary following established policies and procedures
Work closely with various areas on campus to troubleshoot account issues and implement new processes and services
Monitor receipts to ensure compliance with the College's cash management plan
Prepare and update financial and statistical reports; gather and organize data used in the preparation of special reports; prepare reports as required
Ensure various complex accounts receivable and related ledgers, registers and journals are maintained according to established account classifications
Provide technical information and instruction regarding applicable accounts receivable procedures and methods to college staff; interpret and explain rules and regulations; answer questions and resolve problems or complaints
Other duties and projects as assigned by the Director of Finance and/or Dean of Financial Services
Working Conditions:
Typical office environment
Frequently sitting at a desk or workstation using a telephone, computer, keyboard, and mouse; some standing and walking
Evening and/or weekend hours as assigned
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, or disability.
Qualifications
High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) and related work experience or an associate's degree in accounting, business administration or a related field from an institution accredited by a federally recognized institutional accreditor is required; bachelor's degree preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Excellent typing, public relations, communications and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
One year of Datatel Colleague experience preferred