Job Details

Student Finance & Accounts Receivable Tech I

Salary: $49,311.00 - $60,107.00 Annually

Job Type: Classified Staff

Job Number: 188

Closing: 3/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Department: Fiscal Services

Basic Functions

A message from Erika Endrijonas Ph.D., Superintendent/President, Santa Barbara City College...

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of general (I) customer service, clerical and accounting activities in support of assigned functions such as accounts receivable, fee collection and cashiering with considerable accuracy and timelines.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Student Finance & Accounts Receivable Technician I provides general clerical service related support for student account maintenance, basic accounts receivable activities and cash drawer management...

Representative Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform a variety of general accounting duties in support of assigned college accounts and functions such as accounts receivable, fee collection and cashiering; process and verify various financial forms and documents; review student accounts for errors and make appropriate adjustments.
• Reviews, analyzes, and troubleshoots inquiries related to student account information such as transactions, refunds and account adjustments on the district financial system...
• Input a variety of financial and statistical data into an assigned computer system...
• Process accounts receivable as assigned; collect, receive, process and verify incoming monies...
• Serve as an informational resource to staff, outside agencies and others...
• Composes general office correspondence and performs other clerical services...
• Performs outreach activities to students and third party customers as assigned.
• Following federal, state, local and institution privacy laws and policies...
• Adhere to the college's policies and procedures...
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a calculator, copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college-level coursework in accounting or related field and one year clerical or retail experience.

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students...

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience handling transactions such as cash, checks, or electronic payments...
• Experience providing customer service in a diverse environment...
• Experience reconciling accounts...
• Proficiency with digital organization tools and Google applications...
• Bilingual proficiency is a plus

WORKING HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM Tuesday: 10:00AM - 6:30PM (workday schedule may be adjusted) Hours may vary 40 hours per week, 12 months per year...

SALARY INFORMATION: The current salary schedule range for the Student Finance & Accounts Receivable Tech I is Salary Table 29 Range 18, $49,311 - $55,830. Nine step salary range continues to a maximum of $60,107. Initial placement based on experience with annual advancement to the next higher step.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF: Methods, procedures and terminology used in cash drawer management and bank deposit procedures...

ABILITY TO: Perform a variety of general accounting duties...

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT: Duties are primarily performed in an office environment...

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard...

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer of Employment):

• The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis prior to the start of employment.
• The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires verification of identity and the right to work in the United States.
• Selected candidates must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Proof of college coursework or degrees indicated will be required of selected candidates.
• All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.

APPLICATION PROCESS

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

1. Online District Application form at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc
2. Within the online application is a required supplemental question on diversity...
3. Letters of reference are not required for this recruitment...
4. Within the online application, there is a required section to list five references...

Additional Instructions: If you experience technical difficulties...

Application Procedure: To be considered for this position, a complete online application... via https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc by the application deadline...

SBCC is an equal opportunity employer...

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc/jobs/5218693/student-finance-accounts-receivable-tech-i