• College Accounting Assistant - Collections…

    CUNY (Queens, NY)


    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.

    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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    In the box under "job title/ keyword", enter "30451"

     

    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

    JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

    CUNY Job Posting: Classified

    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.

     

    EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer

     

    Job ID

     

    30451

     

    Location

     

    Queens College