ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR
Business Office Department
Summary
The Accounting Coordinator assists the Assistant Controller for student business services and is responsible for all aspects of accounting related to student accounts and loans. This position also assists the Assistant Controller for disbursements by serving as a backup for payroll and accounts payable processing.
Reports to: Assistant Controllers
- Essential Functions *
1. Provides customer service to parents, students, alumni and other Occidental personnel. Records and reconciles departmental charges and credits.
2. Prepares Federal Title IV loan notification letters.
3. Coordinates the weekly student account refund process.
4. Provides back up support for payroll processing.
5. Performs data entry of invoices, employee expense reports, vendor information and other accounts payable data.
6. Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
Education and Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) required.
- 2 -3 years of experience in Accounting desired
Work Experience:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Access is required.
- Familiarity with BANNER Student Information System is a plus
- Payroll processing is a plus.
- Process improvement and process documentation experience is a plus.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Must be able to work independently in high volume, high accountability and confidential environment.
- Must demonstrate a commitment to superior customer service, outstanding communication skills and ability to handle a variety of tasks with efficiency, accuracy and with great attention to detail.
- Requires frequent interaction with students, parents, alumni and other Occidental College employees.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position.
As a condition of hire for a staff position and for appointment to a faculty position, Occidental College
requires that all candidates who have received a conditional offer of employment complete an application
form (if they have not already done so) and consent to a background check. Satisfactory completion of a
background check, along with pre- employment verifications and references are required as a condition of
employment, but only as permitted by federal, state, and local law, including the City of Los Angeles Fair
Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner
consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair
Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
5.2021
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a Cover Letter? YES or NO
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- No