Student Accounts Clerk
ARIZONA SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND
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Student Accounts Clerk
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Location: Tucson
Employee Status: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 30
Work Calendar: 12-Month
Pay Rate: $15.13 to $19.009
Position Overview:
The position is responsible for handling cash or other monetary transactions accurately, performing accounting and clerical duties for the Student Accounts Office.
Job Description Sumary:
The position is responsible for handling cash or other monetary transactions accurately, performing accounting and clerical duties for the Student Accounts Office, and some or all of the listed duties and/or additional duties that occur from time to time. The position receives supervision and work assignments from the Executive Director of Business Services (or designated supervisor), although the Student Accounts Specialist and other staff members in the unit may provide work direction. Essential duties include: -Providing customer service support regarding school financial issues to all school campuses and regional cooperatives-Balancing and maintaining cash drawer, cash accountability and accurately processing cash transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and cash requisitions-Assisting with the development and revision of forms/manuals-Assisting in preparing various spreadsheets and periodic reports for the local school accounts and trust funds-Receiving, recording, and classifying all incoming revenue funds from the school campuses and ensuring timely depositing of all cash receipts-Preparing the school campus deposits for appropriate deposits to bank accounts and entering them into Microsoft Excel-Providing clerical support to the Student Accounts Specialist in the financial processes of the local school accounts and trust funds-Performing additional duties, as required, to support the Accounting and Administrative teams that may include but not limited to: answering phone, customer service, compiling and submitting reports, maintaining logs, composing and delivering routine correspondence, organizing and maintaining files, and all other related items as assigned.
Training and Experience
Required Eduction: High School Diploma or equivalent - Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook - Effective verbal, listening, and written communication skills - Proficient in data entry - Six (6) months cashiering/banking or general bookkeeping/accounting experience
Licensing/Certifcation Requirements
Must be able to pass FBI and State background check Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State business
Knowlege of:
- Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit related to accounts payable and general accounting procedures - Principles and practices of administration and management - Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures - Administrative and clerical procedures, managing files and records - Cashiering/banking or general bookkeeping/accounting
Demonstrated Skills:
Communicate information and ideas effectively so that others will understand - Analyze and interpret financial data - Apply a logical thought process necessary for problem solving and decision-making - Research and reconcile documents to automated systems - Organize and prioritize - Attention to detail and accuracy - Provide quality customer service
Benefits
Benefit eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental and dependent life insurance. Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents. Employees have a 31-day period from effective date of hire to elected coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire.
Benefit eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life, non-smokers, accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance.
Benefit-eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State’s retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program. Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service, Wellness Programs, Tuition Discounts, Travel Reductions, auto and home insurance, and Purchase Discount Programs. CONTACT INFORMATION. For more information, contact the Recruiter at: HumanResources.Recruitment@asdb.az.gov
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting the Recruiter. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
