The Business Office Specialist assists in the daily functions of Stark State’s Bursar office. This position will process student tuition payments, process vendor invoices, and provide customer service to students, faculty, and staff.
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Typical Hours of Work:
Typical hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Who We Are:
The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. Success – for both our employees and our students – is the result.
We value diversity in backgrounds and experiences and strive to provide an environment that makes students, faculty, staff and community feel welcome and valued.
You’ll be a Great Fit If:
If you love working in an accounting role and utilizing your stellar communication skills and problem-solving techniques we invite you to apply. This position can be expected to work with the Bursar to resolve issues related to finances involving students, agencies, companies, and third-party payers, along with advising students on account balances according to Federal and State regulations.
Typical Responsibilities Include:
- Perform the billing, collection, deposits, disbursements and record maintenance for student funds. Process refunds for students receiving financial aid, using the College’s refund process.
- Answer student questions regarding their account balance and payment options.
- Provide accounting functions within the comptroller’s office including: bookstore deposits, journal entries, analyzing and reporting on agency accounts, including the College Foundation, maintenance and processing of IRS Form 1099, vendor Form W-9, unclaimed funds, and sales tax.
- Support the Payroll Manager by providing detailing accounting, analysis and reconciliation of departmental accounts for salaries and employee benefits.
- Create and process invoices for third party payers. Work with accounts payable to process purchase orders, invoices and payments.
- Audit, balance, and apply to individual accounts bookstore charges associated with third party payers. Verify bookstore deposits and comptroller office cashier deposits and prepare them for pick up as appropriate.
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To be Considered You’ll Need:
Associate’s degree in accounting or related field.
Minimum of 2 years (full-time equivalent) of Accounting experience or 4 years experience in a Business Office.
Working knowledge and understanding of the Financial Aid process, Federal and State regulations, as well as accounts receivable, and accounts Payable functions required.
Preferred Qualifications (although not required):
Payroll experience is a plus.
Experience in CRM software (Banner preferred).
Experience with ODDEX- Ohio District Data Exchange
Experience working with CCP student billing