Student Accounts Representative / Cashier
Columbus State University

Student Accounts Representative / Cashier

Job ID: 271198
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia where we pride ourselves in the USG Statement of Core Values - Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values form and guide the daily work of our institution.

CSU's core values - Excellence, Creativity, Engagement, Sustainability, Inclusion, and Servant Leadership make us an institution like no other. Each year, we enroll more than 7,000 students from the Southeast, across the nation, and around the world. Many programs at Columbus State rank high for affordability and value. The university strives to provide all students with an exceptional education that's accessible, affordable, and creative to the core.

Department Information

Bursar's Office

Job Summary

The Student Accounts Representative reports directly to the Director for Student Accounts. This is a customer-focused position providing service to students and their families, staff, faculty, and other members of the community while complying with established accounting policies and procedures of the Board of Regents, the University, and private sponsors. The Student Accounts Office provides for the accurate billing and timely collection of student tuition and fees, inclusive of third-party sponsors as well as collection, deposit, and subsequent recording of all student account deposits for the University. The Student Accounts Representative assists the Director of Student Accounts with management of financial compliance of all applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and policies.

Responsibilities

Significant duties and responsibilities includes: Provides customer services using various means of communication.; Verifies and posts invoice payments and departmental deposits.; Prepares daily bank deposits and balances cash drawer.; Issues, clears, and reimburses petty cash.; Enters student data for approved payment plans.; Files daily work in an approved format.; Reports to Financial Aid scholarship checks received that need to be deposited and awarded.; Ensure the tuition and fees are assessed correctly and reflected accurately on student accounts in Banner.; Billing and Collections: The position is responsible for ensuring all billing for students, student sponsors and outside third parties are accurate and occurs in a timely manner.; Installment Plans: The position will work closely with the Financial Aid Office to ensure all aspects of scholarships and installment plans are applied to student accounts in a timely manner.; Communicates with students and United Health Care regarding student insurance coverage and waivers.; Credit Balance Refund Processing ' The position will assist the Director with coordinating the timely processing of credit balance refunds due to students because of financial aid sources and/or overpayments made to student accounts.; Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Accounts.

Required Qualifications

Required qualifications include an associate degree in accounting or related field and 2 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include working knowledge of Ellucian Banner and PeopleSoft, and experience working in a higher education setting.

Proposed Salary

The proposed annualized salary range for this position is $34,868-$37,852 and includes full benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include: Knowledge of Accounting principles; cashiering; banking; bookkeeping processes and procedures.; Ability to use standard office equipment-computer, adding machine, calculator, copier, fax, scanner.; Ability to acquire knowledge and become proficient in the use of various technologies used in the day-to-day performance of this job.; Working knowledge of Microsoft products, including Excel and Word.; Must be detailed oriented.; Must possess excellent organizational skills.; Must possess clear and concise communication skills-written and verbal.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sunae Euell, Director of Student Accounts, via email at euell_sunae@columbusstate.edu.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.
  

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.

Background Check

• CSU Background Position of Trust

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=30000&JobOpeningId=271198&PostingSeq=1







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