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[Georgia Northwestern Technical College is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Accounting Technician to be located on the Walker County Campus and may be required to travel to other campuses to meet operational requirements. This position will report to the Director of Student Accounts[. This position will be responsible for the cashier functions, maintaining student receivable balances, soft collections, and other duties as assigned. This position is not a supervisory role.

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• Reviews a wide range of source documents for accuracy and completeness;
• Assigns standard pre-established accounting codes and other identifying information;
• Enters routine financial transactions into accounting systems; verifies and corrects information; reconciles accounting records;
• Organizes and maintains hard copy files of departmental records;
• Receives, controls and records cash, check, and credit card payments; operates or assists with cash register functions as needed;
• Operates point of sale terminal and reconciles cash drawer on a daily basis;
• Establishes, maintains and processes third-party contracts and scholarships in the student accounts receivable system;
• Attends training and implements processes as directed;
• Processes external source charges to the student accounts receivable system;
• Enters payments data into student accounts records;
• Provides information and assistance to callers and visitors;
• Maintain student receivables and perform soft collections;
• Performs limited, routine general clerical duties; and
• Other duties as assigned.

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• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Knowledge of student accounts management practices
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Oral and written communication skills

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