Old Dominion University Hiring for Account Technician at Norfolk Full Time

Posting Details

Working Title Account Technician

Position Number 00804A

Department FINANCE OFFICE

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category C Technicians

Job Description

MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT

Reviews, audits analyses and accurately post payments received by mail or in person. Processes locked bank bags and verifies cash for deposit. Audit and completes account analysis for assigned accounts and prepare balances and university procedures to students/parents via the counter/telephone. Post return checks, audit cash reports and assist in preparing the daily bank deposit.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Working knowledge of basic bookkeeping/ accounting principles and practices.

Working knowledge of office procedures and equipment. Some skill in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel. Demonstrated ability to perform daily with numerical data and to make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately in a high volume environment. Demonstrated ability to prepare routine financial reports and statements.

Demonstrated ability to verify fiscal documents for accuracy and completion; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate accounting information, policies, and/or procedures in a manner easily understood by the customer. Demonstrated ability to work with detailed information on a continual basis; and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to research and resolve inquires.

Special licenses, registration or certification

None

Education or training

None

Level and type of experience

Working experience involving clerical accounting, accounts receivables, reconciliation, and/or resolving customer inquires or complaints concerning accounts.Some experience related to handling large volume of cash.

Preferred knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification

Previous work experience in a higher education institution working with student accounts, collections or related duties. Associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field. Basic knowledge of FERPA and experience handling sensitive data related to students, faculty and staff. Basic knowledge of Ellucian/SunGard/Banner products and/or related computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications. High School Diploma or its equivalent preferred.

Conditions of Employment

This recruitment includes a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $ – 35,000

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S01935

Job Open To General Public

Open Date 05/02/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

None

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page https://www.odu.edu/

Department Home Page https://www.odu.edu/finance

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please describe your skill level with Microsoft Office programs to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

(Open Ended Question)

• • What level of experience do you have in customer service and problem resolution techniques?

• Considerable

• Basic

• Some

• None

• • How would you describe your Customer Service philosophy?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please describe any cashiering experience, including receiving and accounting for money, balancing a cash drawer, and reconciling reports.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Contact Information for Professional References

  Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application