Washtenaw Community College
Lead Student Accounting Technician
🇺🇸 Remote - US
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $21 per Hour
💻 Finance
🗓️ May 19th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Washtenaw Community College is hiring a Lead Student Accounting Technician. This role involves managing the daily operations of the cashier's office, which includes coordinating payment collection, receipting, and bank deposits. The technician is responsible for overseeing the student refund process, handling check investigations, and ensuring accuracy in financial records.
Highlights
Highlights
- Facilitate cashier’s office operations and handle student payments.
- Coordinate refund processes and investigate check discrepancies.
- Proficiency required in computerized accounting software and Microsoft Office.
- Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and four years of relevant experience.
- Salary is $21.39 per hour.
- Experience with Ellucian Banner software is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and manage confidential information.
Lead Student Accounting Technician Full Description
Lead Student Accounting Technician
Please complete all sections of the application and submit required documents.
Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posting Details
Posting Details (Default Section)
Posting Number: | 0603659
Position Title: | Lead Student Accounting Technician
Position is: | Regular full-time
Position Type: | Staff Position (Full Time/Part Time)
Department/Ofc.: | Financial Services
Position Description: | Position Summary:
Facilitate the daily operations of the cashier’s office by coordinating the collection, receipting, reconciling, and depositing of all College payments received from students, departments, and external sources. Responsible for coordinating the student refund process, check investigations, and stale date process.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform all basic duties of the Cashier’s Office including posting student account payments. Oversee daily opening and/or closing procedures and advise staff on internal control procedures for collecting and depositing College payments. Train staff on cashiering duties, answer questions, and resolve problems. Control access to safe, maintain and balance safe and change drawer cash, and maintain accurate record of safe contents. Verify daily cashier transactions and deposits, and resolve any discrepancies. Verify departmental deposits; notify department of any discrepancies and advise on proper reporting and deposit procedures. Prepare bank deposits for cash transport and verify receipt. Project currency and coin requirements and reorder from bank as necessary. Generate daily ACH files, upload secure electronic files to the bank, and reconcile with student accounts. Download return ACH files, research student accounts, and post returned checks. Access daily online credit card settlement and summary reports, and reconcile with student accounts. Provide reports and reconciling data to Cash Management. Coordinate the student refund process and serve as liaison between Student Accounting, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, and Financial Aid. Research and resolve out of balance accounts. Serve as the primary contact for student claims of non-receipt for refund checks and direct deposits, as well as all student refund related inquiries. Initiate and coordinate internal check and direct deposit investigations upon receipt of a signed affidavit stating funds have not been received. Investigate outstanding refund checks and process per procedure including coordination of returns per Title IV regulations. Research and update student accounts when letters and/or student refund checks are returned and process per procedure. Prepare and control miscellaneous change funds issued for various college activities. Maintain confidentiality of College and student records. Position is identified as Work from Home eligible. See criteria below.
Other duties as assigned.
Related Duties: Maintain and update the cashier training manual. Order and maintain adequate department supplies. Enter department requisitions as requested. Serve as a back up to other office staff as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
High School diploma or GED equivalent and 30 credit hours in related coursework and four (4) years relevant work experience or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. Must be exceptionally detail oriented and possess strong organizational skills. Competency in spelling, proofreading, basic math, and filing. Proficiency in the use of computerized accounting and cloud-based software programs, integrated computer systems, and Microsoft Office including Outlook, and Excel. Demonstration of skill level may be required during interview. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, and telephone etiquette. Ability to handle confidential information and materials appropriately. Ability to work without direct supervision. · Must have an excellent attendance record and the ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings/weekends.Must pass financial and criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications: | Additional Preferred Qualifications: Associate Degree. Two (2) years of cash handling experience. Experience with Ellucian Banner software
Posting Date: |
Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Please complete all sections of the application and submit required documents.
Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary/Hourly Rate: | $21.39
Salary Comments: |
Position Title: | Lead Student Accounting Technician
Position is: | Regular full-time
Position Type: | Staff Position (Full Time/Part Time)
Department/Ofc.: | Financial Services
Position Description: | Position Summary:
Facilitate the daily operations of the cashier’s office by coordinating the collection, receipting, reconciling, and depositing of all College payments received from students, departments, and external sources. Responsible for coordinating the student refund process, check investigations, and stale date process.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform all basic duties of the Cashier’s Office including posting student account payments. Oversee daily opening and/or closing procedures and advise staff on internal control procedures for collecting and depositing College payments. Train staff on cashiering duties, answer questions, and resolve problems. Control access to safe, maintain and balance safe and change drawer cash, and maintain accurate record of safe contents. Verify daily cashier transactions and deposits, and resolve any discrepancies. Verify departmental deposits; notify department of any discrepancies and advise on proper reporting and deposit procedures. Prepare bank deposits for cash transport and verify receipt. Project currency and coin requirements and reorder from bank as necessary. Generate daily ACH files, upload secure electronic files to the bank, and reconcile with student accounts. Download return ACH files, research student accounts, and post returned checks. Access daily online credit card settlement and summary reports, and reconcile with student accounts. Provide reports and reconciling data to Cash Management. Coordinate the student refund process and serve as liaison between Student Accounting, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, and Financial Aid. Research and resolve out of balance accounts. Serve as the primary contact for student claims of non-receipt for refund checks and direct deposits, as well as all student refund related inquiries. Initiate and coordinate internal check and direct deposit investigations upon receipt of a signed affidavit stating funds have not been received. Investigate outstanding refund checks and process per procedure including coordination of returns per Title IV regulations. Research and update student accounts when letters and/or student refund checks are returned and process per procedure. Prepare and control miscellaneous change funds issued for various college activities. Maintain confidentiality of College and student records. Position is identified as Work from Home eligible. See criteria below.
Other duties as assigned.
Related Duties: Maintain and update the cashier training manual. Order and maintain adequate department supplies. Enter department requisitions as requested. Serve as a back up to other office staff as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
High School diploma or GED equivalent and 30 credit hours in related coursework and four (4) years relevant work experience or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. Must be exceptionally detail oriented and possess strong organizational skills. Competency in spelling, proofreading, basic math, and filing. Proficiency in the use of computerized accounting and cloud-based software programs, integrated computer systems, and Microsoft Office including Outlook, and Excel. Demonstration of skill level may be required during interview. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, and telephone etiquette. Ability to handle confidential information and materials appropriately. Ability to work without direct supervision. · Must have an excellent attendance record and the ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings/weekends.Must pass financial and criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications: | Additional Preferred Qualifications: Associate Degree. Two (2) years of cash handling experience. Experience with Ellucian Banner software
Posting Date: |
Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Please complete all sections of the application and submit required documents.
Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary/Hourly Rate: | $21.39
Salary Comments: |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent AND 30 credit hours in related coursework AND four (4) years relevant work experience OR the equivalent combination of education and work experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you meet all other minimum qualifications?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Certificate
- Letter of Reference 1
- Unofficial Transcripts 1
- Other Documents
Washtenaw Community College does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as provided for and to the extent required by federal and state statutes. Nor does the college discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Click here for Notice of Nondiscrimination and Other Compliance Statements.
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