Accounting Specialist, Banking

Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Accounting Specialist, Banking on the Cocoa Campus in Cocoa, Florida.

The annual salary is $34,270. Successful internal candidates for external job postings should be aware that their current salary does not transfer to the new position. Salary will be as advertised in the job announcement. Full-time employees of Eastern Florida State College receive fringe benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

This position is responsible for handling daily banking activities, to include monitoring bank balances to ensure adequate cash flow as well as processing all ACH direct debits and credits to the College. This position also provides administrative support for the Associate Vice President, Financial Services and Controller, and provides general support to the Accounting department.

The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicant will be considered:

• Associate Degree from a regionally accredited institution or
• High School diploma or GED with two years business office, and cash handling/reconciling experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with Banner preferred.
• Strong skills with communication (written and verbal), confidentiality, problem-solving, organization, and planning.
• Ability to learn, follow procedures, take notes, evaluate, use sound judgement, make decisions, and lead/train others.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player prioritizing a high-volume workload.
• Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s license required. For individuals unable to obtain a driver’s license, a valid Florida ID is required. Employees and/ or volunteers unable to obtain a Florida driver’s license, will not be allowed to drive any college vehicle, golf cart or any other motorized vehicle on college property.
• This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay (currently $36.00). This fingerprinting fee ($36.00) is non-refundable.
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase. *

• High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

Minimum physical qualifications:

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, and kneel for extended periods of time.

Applications will be accepted until filled; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice. This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans’ Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.