Accounting Specialist

Arizona State University

Accounting Specialist

SBS Cashiering Tempe

Campus: Tempe

106101BR

Job Description

Cashiering Services is seeking an Accounting Specialist with excellent customer service both external and internal customer in a professional manner with student and departmental payments. This position will process departmental deposits, allocate funds to each account and accurately enter accounting information for each deposit in Peoplesoft. Qualified Candidate will be a problem solver, skilled in maintain effective working relationships in a diverse population and experienced in handling confidential and sensitive information. This position requires prior cash handling experience, and communication skills.

Salary Range

$20.41 per hour

Close Date

26-November-2024

Essential Duties

• Cash-handling - receive and process cash and check payments from ASU students and departments.
• Process departmental deposits in Peoplesoft, allocating funds to each account, and accurately entering accounting information for each deposit.
• Accurately balance teller drawer and prepare daily deposits and other related paperwork.
• Research student account information and process transactions in a confidential office setting.
• Update policies and procedures as changes occur.
• Contact departments, account representatives and other parties to resolves problems.
• General office duties including answering telephones, filing, scanning, 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

• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices and principles.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and budgeting practices.
• Skill in maintaining and reconciling accounting and financial records.
• Skill in both verbal and written communication.

Working Environment

• Work in an office setting and use office equipment (i.e. computers, printers, copiers, calculators, telephones).
• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
• Read-interpret written and oral instructions/directions
• Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.

Department Statement

Student Business Services provides 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.

The successful candidate, not presently employed within Financial Services, will be paid a signing bonus of $750 and a $1,250 bonus after completing six months of employment with the department.

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 100,000 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 https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

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

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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 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 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.

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