Austin Community College Hiring for Accounting Clerk Job at Austin, TX Full Time

Austin Community College (ACC) is seeking qualified interested applicants. To be considered for this position, interested applicants must also submit an ACC Employment Application from the College website at: https://austincc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Service-Center/Clerk–Accounting_R-1049

This position reports to the Accounting Director

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Depending on area of assignment, performs a variety of complex clerical, accounting, and bookkeeping duties which may include posting, updating, reconciling, routine auditing, and preparing financial reports. Depending on area of assignment, may interact directly with students and staff providing front-line customer service.

Job Description:

Description of Duties and Tasks

1) Verifies and edits various accounting reports.
2) Researches banking, student accounts, or billing transactions for accuracy utilizing online resources when possible to resolve discrepancies.
3) Reconciles accounts.
4) Audits invoices and payment transactions for accuracy.
5) Compiles data and prepares reports.
6) Serves as a liaison to vendors and departments.
7) Conducts research in relation to invoices, general ledger entries, or other issues.
8) Provides assistance with special projects as required.
9) May process billings for sponsors and auxiliary accounts, and verifies sponsor agreements and wavier exemptions.
10) May process cash, check, credit card, debit card, electronic payments, or refunds following proper cash handling/accounting procedures.
11) May assist in fiscal year closings.
12) May need to communicate Austin Community College (ACC) policies/procedures, related government guidelines, and eligibility for ACC parking permits/bus passes to end-users or vendors including, but not limited to, deadlines.

Knowledge

* Principles and practices of clerical accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping.
* Various types of filing systems.
* Office practices, procedures, and equipment.

Skills

* Maintaining an established work schedule.
* Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy.
* Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
* Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
* Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
* Depending on area of assignment, cash handling skills.

Technology Skills

* Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.

Required Work Experience

* One year related work experience.

Required Education

* High school diploma or educational equivalent.

Special Requirements

* Assignment in the Cashier Services Department requires a valid Texas Driver’s License and reliable transportation for local Austin area travel.

Physical Requirements

* Work is performed in a standard office or similar environment.
* Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
* Occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.

Safety

* Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices .

Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

ACC is committed to the ongoing systemic changes needed to ensure the increased recruitment, inclusion, retention, and completion of historically underserved and under represented populations. Through continual strategic community engagement and professional development of administrators, faculty, staff, and students, the college demonstrates its dedication to fostering a culture and climate for equitable outcomes.

As an open access and low-cost institution, ACC is proud to serve a diverse student body. Dedicated faculty members are excellent professors who help students achieve their educational goals and are sensitive to the diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds of our students. In 2017 our faculty adopted a Statement of ACC Faculty Values. This Statement affirms that ACC’s faculty members value collaboration, service, agency, scholarship, inclusion, and teaching, all of which attest to our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our mission.

Austin Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32,448.00 – $41,717.00 per year

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All who come to Austin Community College campuses and centers will be required to follow new Health & Safety Protocols: https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/health-and-safety-protocols

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Related: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location