Student Accounts Specialist-Veterans Position Available In Volusia, Florida

Student Accounts Specialist-Veterans #12071

Salary
$35,464.00 Annually
Location Daytona Beach
Job Type
Staff – Full-Time
Job Number
202500138
Department
Student Accounts
Opening Date
06/12/2025
Closing Date
6/23/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

Required Qualifications:

Associate degree with emphasis in accounting, business, or closely related field. One (1) year of related experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or closely related field.

Key Responsibilities:

Reports enrollments, changes in enrollments, and terminations to the VA for all VA education beneficiaries using Enrollment Manager. Calculates and reports tuition and fees to the VA for required students. Assists in the preparation of reports to the State Approving Agency. Assists with maintaining student records in accordance with Federal and state laws. Remains current with all training required for School Certifying Officials.
Analyzes and evaluates student accounts; advises students-including resident students, and other community members on tuition and fees, receivables and loans, scholarships and waivers, payments and refunds and their applicable college, state, and federal regulations, statutes, policies, and procedures.
Assists Student Account Specialists with answering phones during peak registration and while the call volume is high.
Counsels students regarding the Daytona StateBank Mobile Vibe Card process, and the E-Cashier payment plan and assists students with vendor requirements and processing.
Receives, verifies, records, posts, and provides receipts for funds paid by students and other customers providing quality customer service and ensuring that funds are classified and posted to the appropriate subfunds and general ledger codes.
Reconciles cash on hand in change fund with accounting journal daily and prepares bank deposit and other supporting documentation for Accounting.
Distributes accounts payable checks to employees and vendors, applies and removes student account holds, performs due diligence procedures on accounts, maintains incoming check log, research, and requests special checks.
Performs routine office tasks such as typing correspondence, filing, copying, faxing, emailing, opening mail, maintains student files on various receivables, loans, scholarships, waivers, and billings.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Must possess strong computer skills and have knowledge of software programs including Word, and Excel.
Must communicate well both verbally and in writing.
Must be skilled in customer service, recording keeping and communication.
Must be creative and able to work independently with special projects.
Must also possess the ability to multi-task, utilize time management and be well organized.

Veteran’s Preference Information:

This position is eligible for Veterans Preference pursuant to Chapter 295 of Florida Statutes. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with the statute and requires the applicant to submit eligible documentation such as a DD-214 (or equivalent). If you are submitting a copy of a DD-214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted and/or removed.
This position requires a criminal background screening.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 386-506-4505 or email HR@daytonastate.edu. Daytona State College is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer. Click here to view the College’s statement of non-discrimination.
Employer
Daytona State College
Address
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, Florida, 32114
Phone
(386)506-4505