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Accounting Clerk/Cashier - Altamonte Springs Campus

Responsibilities

Description:
Under the supervision of the assigned manager or supervisor, the Accounting Clerk/Cashier provides cashiering, clerical and administrative support functions.

Essential Functions:

  1. Performs cashiering functions, which requires knowledge of the cashiering system for the proper recording of college revenues.
  2. Provides support functions in the collection of outstanding obligations to the College and in the handling of student account inquiries.
  3. Provides clerical support functions, such as typing, filing, answering telephones, taking messages and disseminating Office of Finance & Budget related financial information.
  4. Serves as backup for daily reconciliation and deposit preparation in the absence of a Business Office Supervisor.
  5. Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.


Required Qualifications:

  1. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
  2. Clerical or administrative financial experience beyond the entry level, including cash handling experience.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

  1. Cash handling skills and knowledge of the cashiering system for the proper recording of College revenues and related internal controls.
  2. Knowledge of and ability to interpret College policies and procedures.
  3. Ability to operate a personal computer for data entry, spreadsheets, and word processing.
  4. Ability to understand instructions. 
  5. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills.
  6. Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
  7. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.


Work Environment and Special Considerations:

  1. Works inside an office environment.
  2. Will be required to work flexible hours, which may include shifts at any of the College locations.


This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Conditions of Employment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.

 

 

Pay Benefits and Work Schedule

Annual Salary is $24,208 to $25,721 and may be commensurate with education and experience exceeding the minimum required qualifications.

Seminole State College offers an attractive benefits package including: fully paid employee health, dental and life insurance coverage; generous paid leave benefits including vacation and sick days; 9 annual paid holidays; paid leave during winter break & spring break and a four-day condensed workweek during the summer (may not be applicable to all departments); tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.  In addition, employees participate in the Florida Retirement System and have several retirement options.  The College pays a percentage toward retirement, based on the employee’s selected plan. 

Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history even if attaching a resume.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (To ensure full consideration all of the following documents must be attached to the application prior to 11:59 PM on July 30, 2018):  

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Transcripts showing the date of degree conferral; this applies to Seminole State College employees as well as external candidates (unofficial copies accepted).
  • Letters of recommendation are strongly encouraged.

 

This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. To claim Veteran's Preference, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application.