What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Technician position at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College?
Posting Details
Position Summary Information
Position Title
Accounting Technician (looking to fill immediately)
Position Type
Full Time Regular
Annual Schedule
12 months
Expected Work Schedule
Standard
Anticipated Days
Monday - Friday
Anticipated Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with occational overtime
Anticipated Hours per Week
40; No teleworking available
Work Location
A-B Tech Main Campus
Job Description Summary
This position is responsible for handling expense vouchers, processing receipts and providing customer service to students, staff, vendors, and the public regarding payments and policies. Additional duties include overseeing travel reimbursements, conducting employee travel training, assisting with billing, and serving as a backup for various business operations tasks.
Duties
1. Vouchers expense items for State, County and Institutional funds and prepares for payment on a weekly basis. Maintains accurate voucher registers. Answers inquiries and provides information concerning policies and procedures or account status to vendors, students, faculty, and/or staff in a professional and courteous manner. Provides excellent customer service to employees and vendors inquiring about payments.
2. Processes receipts from students, live projects, campus bookstore, library, campus security, sponsors, and other third-party payers in accordance with established state accounting procedures. Maintains a system to ensure accountability for cash control, receipt book inventory, and vault security.
3. Assists students, staff, and the public by providing friendly customer service both on the phone and in person.
4. Maintains and scans files such as check copies, purchase orders, journal entries and other documentation.
5. Receives and processes faculty and staff travel authorizations and reimbursements and guide employees through the completion of travel documentation using specialized knowledge of state and college travel rules and regulations as well as internal accounting procedures.
6. Receives and processes Enterprise/AAA travel invoices to ensure the timely and accurate payment of employee road and air travel expenses.
7. Schedules, designs, and conducts regular group training on employee travel procedures instructing employees on the proper completion of travel documentation using specialized knowledge of state and college travel rules and regulations as well as internal accounting procedures.
8. Responsible for P-Card purchases and stewardship for Business Operations Department.
9. Assists Business Operations staff with mailing bills and debt set off letters.
10. Serves as backup to Business Operations staff as needed, including preparing daily deposits, submission of monthly sales and use tax filing, processing departmental charges and providing customer service for students, faculty, and staff.
11. Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
12. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
2. Processes receipts from students, live projects, campus bookstore, library, campus security, sponsors, and other third-party payers in accordance with established state accounting procedures. Maintains a system to ensure accountability for cash control, receipt book inventory, and vault security.
3. Assists students, staff, and the public by providing friendly customer service both on the phone and in person.
4. Maintains and scans files such as check copies, purchase orders, journal entries and other documentation.
5. Receives and processes faculty and staff travel authorizations and reimbursements and guide employees through the completion of travel documentation using specialized knowledge of state and college travel rules and regulations as well as internal accounting procedures.
6. Receives and processes Enterprise/AAA travel invoices to ensure the timely and accurate payment of employee road and air travel expenses.
7. Schedules, designs, and conducts regular group training on employee travel procedures instructing employees on the proper completion of travel documentation using specialized knowledge of state and college travel rules and regulations as well as internal accounting procedures.
8. Responsible for P-Card purchases and stewardship for Business Operations Department.
9. Assists Business Operations staff with mailing bills and debt set off letters.
10. Serves as backup to Business Operations staff as needed, including preparing daily deposits, submission of monthly sales and use tax filing, processing departmental charges and providing customer service for students, faculty, and staff.
11. Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
12. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)
1. Associate degree in Accounting or Business Administration;
2.One year of full-time or equivalent accounts payable, accounting or auditing work experience;
3. One year of full-time or equivalent customer service work experience.
2.One year of full-time or equivalent accounts payable, accounting or auditing work experience;
3. One year of full-time or equivalent customer service work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
2. Two years of full-time or equivalent accounting work experience.
3. Work experience in higher education, governmental, or non-profit organizations.
4. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.
2. Two years of full-time or equivalent accounting work experience.
3. Work experience in higher education, governmental, or non-profit organizations.
4. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Should:
1. Read the following before submitting the Application:
- Application Selection Process
- Technical Support Tips
2. Upload Required Documents:
- When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications with in the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.
PLEASE NOTE: DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT
If selected for hire:
If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work.
- Transcripts outside of the United States, must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.
PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.
Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?
A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region’s premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959. With five locations, the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately 10,000 curriculum students, 14,000 continuing education students, and 1,100 faculty & staff. We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in 55 degrees, 18 diplomas, and 56 certificates. A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college – providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development. If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!
A-B Tech Welcoming Culture (R.I.S.E)
A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone.
This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!
This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!
A-B Tech is looking for:
A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.
Position Summary
Posting Detail Information
Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration)
Start Date
05/12/2025
Keep Open Until Filled
Yes
Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable)
$45,216 - $46,224
Total Compensation
Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation.
The total compensation for this position includes an 24.04% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.
Total Compensation: 68,551 – 69,883
The total compensation for this position includes an 24.04% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.
Total Compensation: 68,551 – 69,883
Benefits Summary
- Medical and Pharmacy Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Death Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Policies
- Professional Liability
- Vacation Leave up to 26 days per year
- Sick Leave of 12 days per year
- Holiday Leave
- All required protected leaves plus: Civil, Bereavement, Parental, Community Service, Maternity/Paternity, Shared, Educational, Military
- Tax-sheltered Supplemental Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement Plan
- State Employees Credit Union membership
- Employee Assistance Network
- Annual Flex Benefit
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Longevity Pay
- Educational Attainment
- Personal observance leave (2 days)
Questions
A-B Tech’s Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home’s life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at hr@abtech.edu.
We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!
Salary : $45,216 - $46,224
