Accounting Assistant IV - Student Accounts and Cashiering Services Job Listing at College of Southern Nevada in North Las Vegas, NV (Job ID R0148322-CSN-NorthLasVegasCampus)

Description

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
• Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

Based on the volume of applications received this recruitment may close at any time. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director or above, this position is responsible for:

• Keeping Accounting Assistant III's informed of current office procedures as directed by Director and Assistant Director.

• Participate in onboarding new hires and assist with training.

• Coordinate and authorize leave requests for Accounting Assistant III's.

• Determine staffing needs for Cashiers office, includes all three campuses.

• Provide customer service to internal and external customers.

• Handles counter transactions, escalations and departmental inquiries.

• Apply knowledge and skills to individual circumstances of the customer.

• Process fee waivers, payment plan requests, and departmental deposits.

• Handle monthly collections inquiries to include posting funds to student accounts in Peoplesoft.

• Manage collection disputes and verifications.

• Manage credit card disputes.

• Review and support bankruptcy notifications.

• Daily review of the records of deposits (ROD).

• Review and schedule audits for internal and external departments.

• Assist with monitoring the cashiers.office@csn.edu email account.

• Acts as the daily closing Supervisor, which makes sure all cashiers are balanced and Peoplesoft is closed for the day.

• Consistently demonstrate superior team player skills in day to day interactions with co-workers and customers (internal &external).

• Overtime is mandatory during peak periods.

• Provide supervision, guidance, support, and training to Accounting Assistant III's. Duties includes closing supervisor at any of the 3 main cashiering office locations. This includes end of day reconciliations and effectively closing Peoplesoft at end of day.

• Must be flexible and willing to rotate campuses.

• Must be willing be undertake special assignments.

• This position requires reliable and consistent attendance.

• Adherence to FERPA Policy and Procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of progressively responsible clerical accounting experience which included duties such as responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and/or other accounting data; setting up computer spreadsheets to record, track, manipulate and report data; researching and interpreting financial data to prepare reports and respond to budget and accounts related inquiries; and reconciling accounts; OR one year as an Accounting Assistant III in Nevada State service which included clerical accounting duties as described above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Previous cash handling experience.

• Previous supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a diverse/multicultural student body and workforce.

• Experience work in higher education.

Scheduled weekly hours

• The expected schedule is Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm.  Some extended hours may be required during our peak periods.

Starting Salary

Grade 29, Step 1 $50,153.76

Per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 284.170), salaries for initial appointments for classified positions typically begin at Step 1.

The College of Southern Nevada offers a generous benefit package, including an excellent 19.25% PERS retirement plan (a defined benefit plan), vacation & sick leave benefits, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and health insurance plans that can be added with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts. Supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal). Tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.  Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs.  Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.​

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent 

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application: 

• Resume - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

• Cover letter

• Unofficial College Transcripts (optional) - If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the job posting.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.