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Technician – Accounting

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This job is a (40-hour) full time, benefited, FLSA non-exempt position in the Administrative Services Division that reports to the Director of Student Accounts.

Salary : $43,160.00/year.

Minimum Qualifications (Job Code 40842)

High School diploma or equivalent * and * One (1) year of experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerk work

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the minimum qualifications, a two-year degree in Accounting from a technical college or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Experience using Banner student account system, including use of popsels and report processing. Working knowledge of State of Georgia and Gwinnett Technical College policies and procedures. Accurate 10-key skills. Working knowledge of Excel. Good organizational skills and works well independently.

Job Description Summary:

Under general supervision, the Accounting Technician assists the business office staff with daily workload and special projects as identified and assigned . Responsible for accurate and timely Revenue and Accounts Receivable data entry. Must be able to communicate complex billing with internal and external customers. Must be available to work between the hours of 7:30am-6:30pm. Must be able to travel between campuses when required.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Percentage of Time:

Reviews a wide range of source documents, such as vouchers, invoices, receipts, and other forms for accuracy and completeness;

• Gathers appropriate information, compares records and correctly traces inaccuracies or omissions. Initiates appropriate corrective actions.

• Completes reconciliations and transfers accounting data from individual accounting journals and ledgers to general ledgers within appropriate periods.

• Notifies appropriate authorities regarding balancing/reconciling discrepancies, problems and/or trends

20%

Enters routine financial transactions into accounting systems; verifies and corrects information;

reconciles accounting records;

(Performed by all incumbents)

• Receives and accurately batches source documents according to applicable methods.

• Accurately records transactions in a timely manner and according to established procedures and system guidelines.

• Adequately analyzes and reviews recorded transactions to ensure accuracy of entry. Appropriately determines sources of errors and/or makes corrections.

• Categorizes revenue into appropriate accounts.

• Assigns correct accounting codes according to established guidelines.

25%

Verifies and records cash, check, and credit card payments;

• Properly receives and records receipts and computes accurate totals.

• Accurately identifies, traces, and corrects any discrepancies between receipts and cash/checks/credit card receipts.

• Accurately codes receipts for entry into the accounting records.

• Deposits or forwards funds to appropriate staff according to established procedures.

25%

Organizes and maintains hard copy files of departmental records; (Performed by all incumbents)

• Maintains complete, accurate and readily accessible files that conform to applicable policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.

• Regularly purges files in accordance with policies on record retention.

• Follows guidelines for providing information to auditors and others.

• Maintains confidentiality of records, files and other documentation.

5%

Communicates with students, faculty and staff related to student accounts, as needed.

5%

Serves as back-up to establish, maintain and process third-party contracts and scholarships in the student accounts receivable system;

• Creates and processes third party invoices.

• Communicates effectively with internal and external third-party entities.

3%

Serves as a back-up for sending payment reminders and billing notifications to students on a regular schedule that provides effective communication to students regarding account balances and meets due diligence requirements.

2%

Performs limited, routine general clerical duties. Responds to requests for information/advice and solves clerical problems. (Performed by all incumbents)

• Accurately and promptly performs clerical duties such as, maintaining leave records, distributing mail, typing, answering the phone, etc.

• Responds promptly, effectively and appropriately to requests for information and assistance.

3%

Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior (Performed by all incumbents)

• Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work.

• Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events.

• Shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures.

• Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately.

• Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately.

10%

Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College

2%

Physical Demands:

Frequency

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources.

Requires having a P-Card.

Driving is a responsibility of this position.

This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care.

This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications).

This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation.

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.

Noisy environments.

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Gwinnett Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success. The following person has been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Lisa Richardson, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100/A, Room 515, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, [email protected] .

High school diploma or equivalent *and* One (1) year of experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work.

Additional Information

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+ Requisition ID: FIN04Z2

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Advertised Salary: 43,160.00

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Posting End Date: Jun 5, 2025