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FINANCIAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATE (Accounts Receivable/ Accounts Payable)

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology McKenzie is now accepting applications for the full-time position of Financial Support Associate.  The primary responsibilities are focused on providing the business office functions.

Preferred Qualifications

The Financial Support Associate shall possess the preferred qualifications of graduation from an accredited two-year college or university with emphasis in accounting/finance or a related field and/or 3 years of related work experience.

Knowledge and Abilities

Broad knowledge of the principles and methods of accounting; knowledge of Business English and mathematics, and of current office technology, equipment, and procedures; knowledge centralized purchasing procedures.

Ability to deal tactfully with students and co-workers, to exercise good judgment, and to express ideas clearly and concisely.

Technical abilities include a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Banner, Jaggaer and QuickBooks; general typing; preparation of reports; keeping records, answering the telephone, utilizing scanners and e-mail functions, and relaying messages.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

The Financial Support Associate will:

• Serve as the campus cashier.
• Prepare deposits and review summary reports for the Operational Account.
• Prepare accounting entries related to the intake of funds.
• Post all charges for tuition, fees, books, and supplies to student accounts for each term utilizing QuickBooks and Banner.
• Post all payments to student accounts utilizing QuickBooks and Banner.
• Balance and verify student accounts utilizing QuickBooks and Banner.
• Process student refunds.
• Follow approved collection procedures to collect overdue student accounts.
• Responsible for the collection of returned checks.
• Prepare requisitions and departmental purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Reconciliation of purchasing logs, credit card statements, and bank accounts.
• Prepare purchase authorizations and confirmation of deliveries with proper invoices attached for items purchased.
• Follow TBR Procedures and Policies and COE Accreditation guidelines.
• Process student refunds in compliance with established guidelines.
• Maintain accounting files and correspondence.
• Submit A/R and A/P reports as requested to TBR.
• Other duties as assigned by the President or Vice President.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, education and in accordance with the guidelines established by the Tennessee Board of Regents. A criminal/financial background check will be required for applicant selected. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER