Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Number | 004883 |
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| Position Title | Student Accounting Data Specialist - 004883 |
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| Division | Finance and Administration |
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| Department | 172600 - Student Accounting |
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| Minimum Qualifications | High school diploma or equivalent and four years of bookkeeping or clerical accounting experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. |
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| Preferred Qualifications | Academic student accounting experience is preferred. |
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| Job Description Summary | The University of South Alabama's Student Accounting department is seeking to hire a Student Accounting Data Specialist. Interested candidates should apply to be considered. |
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Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
| Essential Functions | - Evaluates and processes student and departmental financial transactions through the Banner and TouchNet payment information systems.
- Assists, directs and services students concerning payment and refunding issues using the Banner and TouchNet payment information systems.
- Receives and processes, including accurately balancing, tuition payments and departmental deposits on TouchNet cashiering system.
- Reviews and processes petty cash transactions on the TouchNet cashiering system.
- Assists in verification of incoming cash from the bank.
- Checks and processes depository daily for various payments and deposits.
- Assists students and parents at the Teller window.
- Maintains a high level of customer service when interacting with students and parents via email, telephone and in person.
- Complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act when counseling students and parents.
- Answers general student questions regarding 1098T statements.
- Assists with imaging deferment and FERPA forms.
- Processes third party payments for vendor accounts; responsible for daily maintenance of office hardware (computers, printers, fax machine, etc.).
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
- Related duties as required.
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Posting Information
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
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| Job Open Date | 10/30/2026 |
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| Job Close Date | |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
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| Working Days | Monday - Friday |
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| Working Hours | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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| Job Location | Main Campus |
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| Full-time or Part-Time | Full Time |
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| Regular or Temporary | Regular |
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * How did you hear about this position?
- USA website
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Facebook
- Word of mouth
- Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.
EO Employer minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at:
http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.
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