College Accounting Assistant - Collections (Provisional)

College Accounting Assistant - Collections (Provisional)

GENERAL DUTIES

Under direct supervision, performs bookkeeping, clerical, and sub professional work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility related to college accounting. Such work may be performed utilizing computers and related technology.

There are two Assignment Levels for this position. All personnel perform related work. This specification describes typical assignments for this position; related duties may be assigned as needed.

CONTRACT TITLE

COLLEGE ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT - PROVISIONAL

FLSA

Non-Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

In addition to the general duties, this position will be primarily responsible for managing billing and collections of student tuition and fee receivables prior to assignment to a Collection Agency.

General Work Tasks

ASSIGNMENT LEVEL 1:

As instructed, maintains financial records of contracts, appropriations, allocations,

authorizations, and payments and assists in maintaining ledgers of accounts and in

performing reconciliations.

• As instructed, examines invoices, claims, vouchers, etc.; verifies documents for

accuracy by reviewing supporting data and records and assists in audit functions.

• As authorized, receives remittances and payments; makes appropriate disbursements or

refunds; keep logs and issues pertinent receipts.

• Assists in processing invoices, vouchers, claims, statements, bills, etc.
• Perform various calculations and computations, as directed.
• Perform other related duties, such as generating reports and producing checks and

other financial documents, as required.

ASSIGNMENT LEVEL 1A:

This assignment level is only for College Accounting Assistants who have achieved the minimum

qualification requirements for the title College Accountant, Level 1, but have not been

reassigned to duties in that title

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

ASSIGNMENT LEVEL 1:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent, plus
• An associate degree from an accredited institution of higher education, AND One year of full-time bookkeeping, figure clerk, account clerk, or similar experience, OR
• A comparable combination of experience and education.
• Demonstrated English language proficiency (ability to speak, read, write and understand English well enough to meet job requirements).

ASSIGNMENT LEVEL 1A:

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education, including or supplemented by at least eighteen (18) credits in accounting and at least six (6) credits in data processing, computer science, finance, banking, economics, taxation, statistics, or similar courses.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

?One year of Higher Education experience (Accounts Receivable experience a plus)

?Associate degree or higher, preferably in Accounting

?PeopleSoft experience, specifically working within the Student Financials module

?Proficient knowledge of MS Office Products, such as Word, Excel and Power Point

?Customer service experience, strong negotiation skills and ability to effectively collect receivables while maintaining professionalism

?Excellent oral, writing, analytical, organizational and interpersonal communication skills

?Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external parties

?Ability to be proactive, resourceful, self-motivated, and detail-oriented, possessing strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

?Availability to work during extended business hours, which consists of two evenings a week from 5:00pm-7:30pm. Additional extended days during peak periods

COMPENSATION

New Hire Rate: Level I: $43,992

Incumbent Rate Level I: $49,713

New Hire Rate \_Level IA: $49,583

Incumbent Hire Rate - Level IA: $56,031

*This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

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Click on "College Accounting Assistant - Collections (Provisional)"

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

Please note that the candidates must upload a cover letter describing related qualifications and experience,

resume, and the name and contact information of three (3) professional references in any of the following

formats: .doc, .docx, or. pdfformat.

**Please use a simple name for the document that you uploaded, for example: JDoeResume. Documents with

long names cannot be parsed by the application system.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review beginning after 07/09/2025

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian

Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated

against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Location

Queens College