Accounting Specialist I

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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging. SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Requisition 202400076S Title Accounting Specialist I FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 3. Please see Pay Grade Table at: Occupational Category Technical/Para-Professional Department Student Financial Services Division Division of Finance and Operations Open Date 02/23/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement Associate degree in accounting or related field. Three years of experience in accounting or related field. A combination of education, experience and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities will be considered. Nature & Purpose of Position Performs a variety of highly complex clerical accounting tasks requiring a moderate use of independent judgment and a good working knowledge of bookkeeping principles for the department. Primary Responsibilities Performs complex clerical tasks such as analyzing and reconciling student accounts receivables and collection of past due balances. Responds to inquiries regarding student accounts receivables. Provides exceptional customer service via email and telephone to students, parents, and collection agencies. Performs data entry, electronic organization of data, and balance of collection reports. Distributes invoices and notifications using Mail Merge. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Specifications Requires the ability to handle large volumes of data entry with speed and accuracy. Must have working knowledge of using calculator, adding machine, typewriter, and computer. Requires proficiency and accuracy in all duties performed. Work is performed mostly in a general office or other reasonably pleasant working area with an almost complete absence of disagreeable working conditions. Requires the ability to perform work of considerable complexity, which involves working independently towards general results, devising new work methods, interpreting policy, or meeting new conditions necessitating a high degree of ingenuity, initiative, and judgment. May devote from 25% to 50% of time to routine contacts by telephone with employees of other work units in obtaining or supplying information relating to work. Up to 40% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor. Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink EEO Statement EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report