Cashier/Accounting Specialist

Cashier/Accounting Specialist IIIUnder the direction of the Assistant Controller, the Cashier/Accounting Specialist III performs a variety of accounting tasks both routine and project related. The responsibilities include those of the head cashier, daily cash management reporting, a variety of monthly reconciliations. Project related responsibilities are essential to gathering, classification and reporting of the University's financial data.Receives cash and checks from students, logs receipt.Serves as point person for online payment systems.Performs balance sheet reconciliations monthly, prior to monthly closing; researches and resolves variances.Performs review roles in Accounts Payable and Student Refund processes.Supports Campus Card, P-Card, and accounts payable operations.Supports the year-end closing and audit.Works collaboratively with the finance team to improve accounting procedures/controls, and efficiencies thru development and implementation.Communicates with the University community and outside vendors in support of payable operations.Performs other duties as assigned.Ensures appropriate internal controls are established and maintained.Performs work under the direction of the Assistant Controller.Education & ExperienceAssociate's degree in accounting preferred2+ years related experience preferredExperience in non-profit environment – Jenzabar System experience preferred.Other QualificationsStrong analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail.Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environmentPossess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows environment.

Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet, and other programs as needed. Familiarity with specific applications used by the University/Department a plus.Demonstrated ability to work collegially, balance and prioritize assignments, manage multiple projects, problem solve and offer secretarial support to more than one personFlexible and able to multi-taskDemonstrated excellent oral and written communication skillsProfessional, courteous demeanor and appearance; ability to work professionally with students, faculty, staff and administration and represent the University professionally to the publicPhysical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.