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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Accounts Assistant - Finance in Bossier City, Louisiana
Accounts Assistant - Finance
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Accounts Assistant - Finance
Salary
$41,117.00 Annually
Location
Bossier City, LA
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
BPCC-UNCL-360
Department
Bossier Community College
Opening Date
07/08/2024
Closing Date
7/22/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
Supplemental Information
This position is for a full-time, 12-month, unclassified, staff position.
Salary commensurate with credentials and experience.
In order to be considered for employment, applicant must attach the required documentation to the application or mail to: BPCC, Attn. HR, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City, LA 71111.
Required documentation includes college transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation for employment.
If employed by Bossier Parish Community College, official transcripts must be provided.
Any questions regarding this posting may be directed to hr@bpcc.edu or 318-678-6040.
Bossier Parish Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
bpcc.edu
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in accounting, business, finance or a related field.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience working directly with students in an Accounts Receivable/Business Office environment at an institution of higher education preferred.
One (1) year of knowledge of general office procedures, and word processing, spreadsheet processing, and database software.
One (1) or more years of working with general public with customer service skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear and handle or feel objects and controls.
Must have physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office equipment such as, but not limited to, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 10 pounds.
Must be capable of sitting in stationary position for 50% or more of time.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Concepts
This position is responsible for processing general Accounts Receivable tasks and customer service in the College’s Accounts Receivable (Business Office) department in Finance. This position is responsible for performing Accounts Receivable/cashiering transactions as well as providing assistance to students, employees, and guests through phone, email, or in person.
Examples of Work
Receive, verify, and record transactions including, but not limited to, the following processes:
Payments from students for tuition & fees, parking tickets, and other miscellaneous charges
Scholarship contracts/payments
Third Party Vendor contracts/payments
VA/Chapter 33 EFTs
BankMobile stale dated refund returns
EFT Start payments
Bookstore data files
Reconcile and balance the assigned cash drawer at the completion of each business day.
Communicate payment options, College policies, and all other student account-related information in-person, by telephone, and by e-mail, in accordance with FERPA
Direct students on procedure for obtaining Form 1098-T
Review the Students with Holds/No Outstanding Balance report daily, research accounts, and make appropriate adjustments
Assist with registration purge process to include researching accounts, removing/placing purge protection holds, and corresponding with students about next steps
Provide detailed analysis of BPCC Bookstore transactions including posting of charges, review of invoices received from Follett and remittance of payment
Monitor and correspond with students regularly via Business Office email box
Monitor and correspond with students regularly via SignalVine text messaging platform
Prepare and provide proof of debt documentation to Attorney General’s office
Prepare and provide tuition and fee itemized statements to students and/or their employers
Review student account issues when received from students and make recommendations to the Director of Business Operations regarding action to be taken
Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks in accordance with established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional weekends/evenings, especially during peak registration periods
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor
TRAVEL:
- Periodic travel to BPCC campuses in Natchitoches, LA and Many, LA may be required.
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
01
Do you possess an associate degree in accounting, business, finance or related field?
Yes
No
02
Do you possess two (2) or more years of experience working directly with students in an Accounts Receivable/Business Office environment at an institution of higher education?
Yes
No
03
Do you possess one (1) year of knowledge of general office procedures, and word processing, spreadsheet processing, and database software?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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