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Green River Community College is located on a 168-acre wooded site near Auburn, Washington, about 30 miles from both Seattle and Tacoma.  The college opened in 1965 and enrolls over 9,000 students, includes 11 instructional divisions and 50 vocational programs, and employs over 1000 full and part-time staff.  Green River Community College recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement.

Fiscal Technician 3- Cashiering
Temporary, Hourly
 

Department:

Cashiering

Position Type:

Temporary, Hourly 

Opens:  February 26, 2010

Closes: Open Until Filled


POSITION PURPOSE:

The Fiscal Technician III - Temporary, Hourly performs detailed fiscal cashiering work under general supervision. This position will act as the first contact for the department and must demonstrate strong customer service skills and cash handling experience; have the ability to work both independently and as a member of the cashiering team; use guidelines and exercise independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks such as receiving and disbursing funds, processing receipts, account adjustments, reviewing and processing refunds, maintaining records, and balancing daily register.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

  • Provide exceptional quality customer service; assist customers by answering inquiries both in person and on the phone and providing information and guidance as necessary
  • Initiate processing of complex cashiering transactions; receive and process cash, check, and/or credit/debit card payments for a variety of charges
  • Maintain customer accounts and records: authorize and enter fiscal transactions; prepare fiscal statements and reports
  • Prepare, audit, verify and process final documents such as receipts, bank deposits, change requests and student account maintenance
  • Responsible for funds deposited with the institution
  • Verify and disburse petty cash funds
  • Maintain and reconcile registers, petty cash accounts and main vault to insure accountability of all funds
  • Maintain and/or enforce security procedures to ensure safety of college funds
  • Review and verify fiscal reports for accuracy; investigate and correct errors to insure compliance with established procedures and policies
  • Work closely with other departments to provide assistance and guidelines for proper cash handling
  • May assist with collection of college bad debts
  • Provide fiscal support as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Must have the ability to sit for prolonged period of time at a desk/computer workstation.
  • Frequent repetitive arm, hand, and finger motions. 
  • Frequent use of computer and exposure to terminal screen in performing work assignments.
  • Work in a semi-open office setting with frequent interruptions. 
  • Be available for non-scheduled after hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma, or GED certificate AND fifteen quarter hours or ten semester hours of college-level accounting or bookkeeping AND two years of full-time experience as a Fiscal Technician, or equivalent, including experience using accounting-related software; An Associate of Arts Degree, or equivalent, in accounting or business may substitute for one year of required experience
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access)
The desired candidate will also have the ability to:

  • Contribute to the College’s commitment to diversity by fostering a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
  • Work in a complex and dynamic environment where success is often the result of cooperation and collaboration.
  • Maintain ethics, integrity, and use sound professional judgment.
  • Multi-task numerous projects with demonstrated time management proficiency skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; with demonstrated ability to work cooperative and strategically with all levels of professional, technical and administrative staff in a team effort.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Working knowledge of the HP 3000 Financial Management System

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  This is a 5 month, temporary hourly position.  The position is  40-hours per week, overtime-eligible position.  Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday, however occasional evening and weekend work may be required.  Some travel may be required to branch campus locations.  This position has an end date of August 31, 2010.

Appointment to the position includes participation in a Washington State Department of Retirement Systems plan.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:   To qualify for consideration, submit the items listed.

  • Green River Community College application [Link to document in MSWord ]
  • Detailed cover letter addressing minimum and preferred qualifications (2 pages maximum)
  • Detailed resume
  • Demographic Data Form [Your voluntary cooperation is appreciated.]

An application packet can be also be requested by email (hr@greenriver.edu) or by phone at (253) 288-3320.

This position is open until filled.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received.  Applicants who fax or e-mail materials must then forward original signed materials. Unsolicited materials will not be considered or returned to the applicant. The application package and all materials submitted with it, become the property of the college and will not be returned or considered for additional or future openings
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Please do not staple materials or send any materials other than requested. 

Send completed application materials to:

 
               Human Resources
                 Green River Community College
                 12401 SE 320th Street
                 Auburn, Washington 98092

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:  Green River Community College is a committed equal opportunity employer and educator and operates under an affirmative action policy.  The college is committed to meeting its diversity needs.  We strongly encourage all qualified applicants, ESPECIALLY ETHNIC AND RACIAL MINORITIES, WOMEN, PERSONS OF DISABILITY, PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 40, AND VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS to apply.  It is the responsibility of applicants selected for interview to notify the college of any accommodations required as a result of a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act.   

Additional information about Green River Community College at: http://www.greenriver.edu/