Financial Services Specialist

Financial Services Specialist

Nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) has been equipping students, alumni, and employees with the knowledge and experience to transform themselves, the community, and the world for over 55 years. The College's comprehensive program of instruction includes associate degrees and certificates in occupational/technical and college/university transfer programs. Non-credit workforce training and special interest classes for individuals, business, and industry are also offered. BRCC is a community dedicated to excellence, ethical behavior, and empowerment and has consistently been recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For. Full-time classified positions come with generous leave and holiday time, along with very competitive health benefits coverage (to include dental, vision, and short-term and long-term disability), retirement with the Virginia Retirement System, deferred compensation investment opportunities, educational assistance, and access to the college's Recreation Center. BRCC's Student Financial Services department is seeking a Cashier to provide excellent, student-focused customer service. This position will perform a variety of cashiering and accounting functions to include:

• Serving as primary cashier
• Answering student inquiries both in person and electronically
• Processing student and corporate invoices and payments
• Resolving student account issues with courtesy and professionalism
• Performing various reconciliation tasks, such as daily register reconciliation and bank account reconciliation
• Recording incoming revenue for the college (local, federal and state) as well as preparing daily deposits
• Creating and managing corporate accounts in the Student Information System and the Workforce Enterprise System
• Ensuring all financial transactions are processed in accordance with the Agency and Department of Accounts policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to perform detailed work with attention to accuracy at all times and in accordance with related policies and procedures
• Proficient in using Excel and email, as well as the ability to learn new systems/programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Superior customer service skills, including the ability to handle challenging customer interactions and work with diverse populations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Skilled in working with numbers and data

Additional Considerations:

• Working knowledge of accounting practices and principles
• Clerical experience
• Experience working in higher education or for a state employer
• Experience using SIS and/or WES

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer