ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Accounting Specialist

Arizona State University

Dpc Financial Services

Campus: Downtown Phoenix

68165BR

Job Description

Job duties include interacting with customers, both internal and external, accepting payments from ASU students for student accounts, and answering student and departmental inquiries. This position requires prior cash handling experience and excellent verbal communication skills, general University knowledge, and basic computer skills utilizing MS Office as well as Peoplesoft.

Salary Range

$17.50 per hour

Close Date

04-June-2021

Essential Duties

·        Cash-handling duties, receiving cash, checks & deposits from both ASU students and departments.

·        Accurately balance teller drawer and prepare daily deposits and other related paperwork.

·        Disburse refunds, cash advances, and other checks as needed.

·        Research student account information and process transactions in a confidential office setting.

·        General office duties including answering telephones, Xeroxing, filing, running errands, and other duties as assigned.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in Business Administration or related field AND one (1) year of related experience; OR,Three (3) years related accounting experience; OR,Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

·        Experience in a high-volume customer service environment.

·        Experience using a personal computer including MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook.

·        Demonstrated knowledge of Peoplesoft or a similar student information system.

·        Evidence of effective communication skills.

Working Environment

·        Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.

·        Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.

·        Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.

·        Clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

Department Statement

Financial Services serves the university community in a professional, accessible, customer focused, efficient, and innovative manner by timely processing financial transactions and providing accounting, financial management reporting, financial system training, and treasury management services.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 90,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit www.asu.edu/tobaccofree

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should include a cover letter and clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum

and Desired qualifications of this position.

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU Student Business Services Department will not be a sponsor for this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

To apply please go to www.asu.edu/asujobs/ see Req Id# 68165BR