Accounts Receivable Assistant/Cashier

Position SummaryThe *Accounts Receivable Assistant/Cashier* is responsible for assisting the AR Manager with student account management, such as preparing invoices for account billings, collecting outstanding balances, applying fees, billing, reconciling, and resolving discrepancies. Cashiering duties include collecting/receipting tuition/fees and other general cash receipts; making bank deposits from various revenue sources for the campus, and entering requisitions to generate purchase orders. Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E3 04 ($39,759 – $57, 251) based on experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities* Primary functions are to assist the AR Manager with student account management and cashiering. * Assist with processing and posting reimbursements and daily balancing accounts. * Assist with billing, balancing, and reconciling student accounts. * Assist with year-end processing, loading scholarships, reversing payments, applying fees, and resolving discrepancies. * Collecting/receiving tuition/fees and other general cash. * Make bank deposits from various revenue sources for the campus and enter requisitions to generate purchase orders. * Receive cash, checks, and credit card payments and issue a receipt. * Prepare, reconcile, and make daily deposits with the cash receipts report. * Maintain files for cash receipt documentation as described in the Business Office Procedures Manual for reconciliation and audit purposes. * Maintain documentation for the petty cash fund, cash disbursements, and petty cash reimbursement requests. * Maintain a record of worthless checks and submit worthless checks for collection. * Coordinate with AR Manager to reverse student payment of insufficient funds, add NSF fee to student account, and bill student for outstanding balance. * Assist the AR Manager with third-party and student receivables refund requests. * Maintain vendor file. * Coordinate central supply ordering for the college. * Enter requisitions to generate purchase orders for appropriate signatures. * Assist in the registration process. * Assist with the fiscal year-end closing and external annual audit. * Serve on various college committees as assigned. * Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications* Associate’s Degree in accounting, business administration or related field *or *5 years of cashier experience in a college system may substitute; Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred. * Experience with a computer-automated accounting system. * Ability to multitask and operate in a fast-paced environment and work a flexible schedule * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Experience with the Ellucian Banner accounting system is preferred *OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:* * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel * Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and ability to multitask * Experience providing excellent customer service * Comprehensive knowledge of institutional policies and procedures * Ability to work independently on complex tasks and prepare accurate reports * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others in a pleasant and effective manner * Ability to maintain confidentiality of office information * Ability to represent the college professionally at all times * Ability to follow through and complete assignments on time * Detail-oriented Application Procedures/Additional InformationApplicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-3408 or at humanresources@lawsonstate.edu. All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.A complete application packet consists of:A cover letterAn Online applicationA current resumeA copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred (if applicable).*This position's minimum education requirements are a high school diploma. If you do not have a transcript, please upload a blank page or a duplicate document to advance the system.If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.

Location: Birmingham, Alabama, US

Posted Date: 11/25/2025