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College of the Mainland
PT Accounting Specialist III
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An Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$41,256 / year median in Texas
+1% projected growth
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Position Information
Posting Number AS550P
Position Title PT Accounting Specialist III
Contract Length N/A
Class Summary Provides a variety of routine accounting office support to various College offices. May perform general office support duties including data entry, refunding, and invoicing as assigned.
Candidates Eligible to Apply Internal/External
Position Type Non-Exempt Staff
Employment Status Part Time
Position Funding Type Regular
Posting Detail Information
Minimum Education/Training/Experience High school diploma required: 1-2 years of office experience including direct experience with accounting and bookkeeping required.
Preferred Education/Training/Experience Associate's degree: accounts receivable experience with a governmental entity or community college preferred.
Minimum Knowledge & Skills Business Arithmetic
Basic practices of reviewing financial documents for completeness and accuracy
Basic office practices and procedures
Basic record keeping practices
Basic computer applications related to the work
Performing detailed office support work
Maintaining accurate records of work performed
Operating standard office equipment
Reading and explaining rules, policies and procedures
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Preferred Knowledge & Skills none
Licensing/Certification Requirements none
Job Duties 1. Process all student billing with accuracy.
2. Prepare daily bank deposits
3. Process state tuition exemptions/waivers in a timely fashion.
4. Assess Collegiate High School/dual credit student registration for accuracy.
5. Process all contract and third-party sponsorship billing, payment, and reconciliation.
6. Process and disburse refunds for tuition and fees, and financial aid in accordance with the college policy, state and federal regulations.
7. Assist students and/or cashiers that are working with students to resolve problems and/or provide explanations for their tuition and fee billing statements.
8. Execute tasks for student online payment plan maintenance on an as needed/backup basis.
9. Work closely with Assistant Controller to ensure unpaid invoices are collected in a timely fashion.
10. Respond to AR emails, voicemails, and phones calls.
11. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level
Physical Requirements No or very limited physical effort required.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
•Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Minimum Salary Range $21.90 per hour
Mid Point Salary Range $21.90 per hour
Maximum Salary Range Posting Open Date 08/21/2026
Posting Close Date 09/21/2026
Posting Will Be Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to
Applicant Please NOTE:
All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job title, dates of employment (month/year), name of employer, supervisors name and phone numbers and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be considered incomplete. Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state "unknown" for any incomplete fields. A scanned copy of unofficial transcript(s) must be attached to the online application. EEO Statement College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status. College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992. Quick Link to Share for Direct Access to Posting 4735Benefits
- Dental Insurance