Accounting Customer Service Specialist

Macomb Community College Warren, Michigan, United States Part-Time

About this position

Performs under general guidance a variety of tasks requiring minor decisions and involving a high degree of accuracy in observing, recording, and transmitting data while adhering to precise procedures and standards. 
<ul style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"><li>Will be expected to use Microsoft Office Programs including, but not limited to, Word, Excel and Outlook. &nbsp; Additionally, will be expected to know or learn and use other software packages utilized within the department. &nbsp; Daily, this position uses Colleague, Lumens and the Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word and Outlook, ImageNow, BI, Microsoft Teams, Cisco ACD (Automated Call Distribution System), Multi-Function Ricoh copy/scan/fax unit.<li>Research, interpret, analyze and problem solve Accounts Receivable questions including from other college departments as needed regarding registration, billing, financial aid, refund and payments via phone, e-mail, fax and in person while maintaining confidentiality of records in accordance with FERPA.<li>Maintain appropriate files and records<li>Maintain accounts, process invoices and cash receipts through the College computer system (currently Colleague) &nbsp;&nbsp;<li>Assist students with Macomb OneCard including account activation and replacement card orders.<li>Ability to work independently and meet timelines without direction or reminder from immediate supervisor &nbsp;<li>Sets own work priorities based on supervisor’s direction or previous practice<li>Prepare reporting and reconcile accounts using Excel and system reports<li>Acquire a basic understanding of the common forms, policies and procedures from other departments to assist with student inquires. &nbsp;(Financial Aid, Records and Registration)<li>Balance payment activity to computer generated cashier session reports.<li>Prepare bank deposits, when needed.<li>Communicate with College departments regarding billing, cash receipts and collections<li>Communicate with students, companies and other creditors regarding funds owed to the College<li>Assist in preparation of 1098-T Tax Form and interpret and explain form data to students<li>Must project a good image and show courtesy when dealing with the public and staff<li>Assist in Year End close<li>May be required to distribute mail within the Department<li>Able to adapt to peak workloads during registration and payment days; will be expected to be able to deal with multiple tasks at one time<li>Able to provide clerical support to other areas within Financial Services (i.e. Payroll, and/or AP), when needed.<li>Participate in relevant workshops, training and business process improvement<li>Maintain confidentiality of vendor, student and employee records<li>Maintain PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance<li>Perform other duties as assigned, when needed.</ul>
High School Graduate.&nbsp;
Three years related AR customer service experience required and one year of accounting experience preferred. &nbsp;

Salary Information

$$15.91 - $$21.22 Hourly Wage