Appalachian State
Accounting Technician
Appalachian State, Boone, North Carolina, United States, 28607
Position Summary InformationClassification TitleAccounting Technician
Working TitleAccounting Technician
LocationBoone, NC
Job Category3
Position Number000371
DepartmentUniversity Treasury - 415101
Minimum QualificationsGraduation from High School and one year of experience in accounting work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License/Certification Required
Essential Job FunctionsEssential job functions will include processes involving student billing, billing of 3rd party agencies, communication with students and reconciliation of accounts.
Primary Purpose: Accounting Technicians in the University Treasury Office perform a variety of activities including fund and account reconciliation, invoicing payment of third-party invoices, and management of a variety of university programs. These programs include but are not limited to: third party billing, collections, non-student billing, outside scholarships, federal Title IV compliance, escheats, and tuition waivers. This position also requires management of some fiscal month, quarter, term, and year-end reporting.
This position's primary role is collections of accounts receivable (most often student past due accounts) and Invoicing students no longer enrolled. Additionally, this role processes write-offs of bad debt, and communication with the NC Attorney General's Office and 3rd party collections agencies.
Other Accounting and Customer Service Duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this PositionKnowledge of Accounting Principles, A high level of customer service, the ability to empathize with students and parents, the ability to de-escalate conversations, and the ability to recognize issues that need to be escalated to a supervisor are all fundamental skills needed in this role.High level of knowledge in Microsoft Excel functions.
Preferred QualificationsPreferred Candidate has exceptional Accounting and Customer Service skills as well as documented superior Microsoft Excel Experience utilizing accounting formulas and pivot tables.
A four-year degree in a related discipline from an accredited college or university. 2 years of work in accounting or finance systems.Evidence of professional verbal and written skills, time management skills, and organizational skills.Experience in independent problem solving using critical thinking to analyze and interpret moderately complex financial accounts.
Type of PositionPermanent Full-Time
Staff/Non-FacultyStaff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type1.0
Work Schedule/HoursThe normal work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 8:00-5:00. Some overtime may be required during peak times with supervisor approval.
Number of Hours Per Week40
Number of Months Per Year12
Mandatory StaffNo
Physical Demands of PositionStandard office setting. Maintaining files and material organization.
Overall Competency LevelJourney
Salary Grade Equivalency
Salary Range
Anticipated Hiring Range$38,418 - $40,431
Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.
Financial Program Monitoring & Management:
Manage a variety of transactions which may require considerable financial program knowledge; monitor and manage financial accounts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations and/or program laws and regulations. Supervise various financial functions of considerable complexity. Manage reporting of complex financial area or program(s), including preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports.
Knowledge-Technical:
Apply considerable knowledge of government accounting methods, procedures and accounting practices needed to perform the work. Basic knowledge of program laws and regulations needed to perform the work. Apply the knowledge of a variety of technology, financial systems and packages to create and maintain data. Develop formula for moderately complex spreadsheets.
Communication:
Explain and interpret financial information.
Problem Solving:
Resolve problems of moderate complexity; select best solution from several options or where no precedent exists; make suggestions for and/or implement process improvements at the work unit and interpret oral and/or written guidelines to solve problems.
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.Posting Details InformationPosting Date09/24/2024
Closing Date11/10/2024
Competency Level StatementIf no applicants apply who meet the required competencies, then management may consider other applicants at a lower competency level.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease attach required documents:
Cover LetterResumeProvide a minimum of 3 professional references in the application.
Search Chair NameAmy Oliver
Search Chair Emailoliverac@appstate.edu
Applicant Pool PreferenceExternal (Post on the Web)
Departmental InformationQuick Linkhttps://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/48304
Posting Number201502734P
Working TitleAccounting Technician
LocationBoone, NC
Job Category3
Position Number000371
DepartmentUniversity Treasury - 415101
Minimum QualificationsGraduation from High School and one year of experience in accounting work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License/Certification Required
Essential Job FunctionsEssential job functions will include processes involving student billing, billing of 3rd party agencies, communication with students and reconciliation of accounts.
Primary Purpose: Accounting Technicians in the University Treasury Office perform a variety of activities including fund and account reconciliation, invoicing payment of third-party invoices, and management of a variety of university programs. These programs include but are not limited to: third party billing, collections, non-student billing, outside scholarships, federal Title IV compliance, escheats, and tuition waivers. This position also requires management of some fiscal month, quarter, term, and year-end reporting.
This position's primary role is collections of accounts receivable (most often student past due accounts) and Invoicing students no longer enrolled. Additionally, this role processes write-offs of bad debt, and communication with the NC Attorney General's Office and 3rd party collections agencies.
Other Accounting and Customer Service Duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this PositionKnowledge of Accounting Principles, A high level of customer service, the ability to empathize with students and parents, the ability to de-escalate conversations, and the ability to recognize issues that need to be escalated to a supervisor are all fundamental skills needed in this role.High level of knowledge in Microsoft Excel functions.
Preferred QualificationsPreferred Candidate has exceptional Accounting and Customer Service skills as well as documented superior Microsoft Excel Experience utilizing accounting formulas and pivot tables.
A four-year degree in a related discipline from an accredited college or university. 2 years of work in accounting or finance systems.Evidence of professional verbal and written skills, time management skills, and organizational skills.Experience in independent problem solving using critical thinking to analyze and interpret moderately complex financial accounts.
Type of PositionPermanent Full-Time
Staff/Non-FacultyStaff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type1.0
Work Schedule/HoursThe normal work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 8:00-5:00. Some overtime may be required during peak times with supervisor approval.
Number of Hours Per Week40
Number of Months Per Year12
Mandatory StaffNo
Physical Demands of PositionStandard office setting. Maintaining files and material organization.
Overall Competency LevelJourney
Salary Grade Equivalency
Salary Range
Anticipated Hiring Range$38,418 - $40,431
Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.
Financial Program Monitoring & Management:
Manage a variety of transactions which may require considerable financial program knowledge; monitor and manage financial accounts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations and/or program laws and regulations. Supervise various financial functions of considerable complexity. Manage reporting of complex financial area or program(s), including preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports.
Knowledge-Technical:
Apply considerable knowledge of government accounting methods, procedures and accounting practices needed to perform the work. Basic knowledge of program laws and regulations needed to perform the work. Apply the knowledge of a variety of technology, financial systems and packages to create and maintain data. Develop formula for moderately complex spreadsheets.
Communication:
Explain and interpret financial information.
Problem Solving:
Resolve problems of moderate complexity; select best solution from several options or where no precedent exists; make suggestions for and/or implement process improvements at the work unit and interpret oral and/or written guidelines to solve problems.
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.Posting Details InformationPosting Date09/24/2024
Closing Date11/10/2024
Competency Level StatementIf no applicants apply who meet the required competencies, then management may consider other applicants at a lower competency level.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease attach required documents:
Cover LetterResumeProvide a minimum of 3 professional references in the application.
Search Chair NameAmy Oliver
Search Chair Emailoliverac@appstate.edu
Applicant Pool PreferenceExternal (Post on the Web)
Departmental InformationQuick Linkhttps://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/48304
Posting Number201502734P