SCCC REFERENCE #: 24-39 DATE: September 11, 2024 TITLE: Provisional - Account Clerk CAMPUS: Ammerman Campus in Selden START DATE: ASAP TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full Time RANK: Civil Service POSITION DESCRIPTION: Suffolk County Community College is an open admissions institution committed to serving a diverse student population in a variety of degree and career programs. It is the largest community college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, enrolling more than 21,000 students at its three campuses in Selden, Brentwood, and Riverhead, as well as a Culinary Arts and Hospitality Center in Riverhead. Currently, we are searching for a full time account clerk for our Ammerman campus business office. Job Responsibilities: + Update and maintain third party accounts receivable daily. + Review student accounts for charges and payments, and calculate refunds. + Process cash, check, and credit card payments from students and post into finance system. + Process financial aid deferrals, scholarships, tuition deposits, transcript requests, ID replacements, parking sticker decal replacements, diploma replacements, and portfolio fees to students' accounts. + Assist students and potential students with any questions about tuition, fees, and payments. + Close out register each night, ensuring that actual payments match what is posted in finance system. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: OPEN COMPETITIVE Either: (a) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience in computing and registering data in financial records, accounts, or journals; or, (b) Two (2) years of clerical experience, and six (6) credits in accounting from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State. NOTE: Education beyond high school from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State including at least three (3) credits in ac­counting per year may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis. HIRING SALARY: As per the Association of Municipal Employees (AME) contract, the starting annual salary is $42,047 (Grade 11). Position is eligible for medical benefits as offered by the College. Salary in accordance with Suffolk County Civil Service and AME contract and is non-negotiable. Provisional Appointment – This position requires an appointment from a certified eligible list and currently there is no established list. For you to become a permanent employee, you must pass the examination and be reachable (Rule of Three) on the certified eligible list that results from the civil service examination for this position. NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE: Suffolk County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation-sex, national origin, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Coordinators listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination polices: Civil Rights Compliance Officers Christina Vargas Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230 533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899 vargasc@sunysuffolk.edu (631) 451-4950 or Dionne Walker-Belgrave Affirmative Action Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230 533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899 walkerd@sunysuffolk.edu (631) 451-4051 In an emergency, contact Public Safety to make a report 24 hours a day/7 days a week by calling (631) 451-4242 or dialing 311 from any College phone. Inquiries or complaints concerning alleged civil rights violations in the College’s education admissions, programs and activities may also be directed to: Office for Civil Rights (OCR) – Enforcement Office U.S. Department of Education 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor New York, NY 10005-2500 Telephone: (646) 428-3800 Fax: (646) 428-3843 TDD: (877) 521-2172 Email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov Also see: https://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination in employment practices may also be directed to: NYS Division of Human Rights Long Island (Suffolk) New York State Office Building 250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 2B-49 Hauppauge, NY 11788 Telephone: (631) 952-6434 TDD: (718) 741-8300 Email: InfoLongIsland@dhr.ny.gov Also see: https://dhr.ny.gov/how-file-complaint U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) New York District Office 33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10004 Telephone: (800) 669-4000 Fax: (212) 336-3790 TTY: (800) 669-6820 ASL Video Phone: (844) 234-5122 Also see: https://www.eeoc.gov/field/newyork/charge.cfm Suffolk County Community College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment, education, access to services, programs, and activities, including career and technical education opportunities. A copy of the postsecondary career and technical education courses offered by the College is available and may be obtained on our website at: www.sunysuffolk.edu/explore-academics/college-catalog or by calling the Office of Admissions at 631-451-4000 to request a mailing.