SUNY Broome Community College is seeking qualified applicants for a Student Accounts Specialist in the Finance Office. This is an in-person, full-time, 12-month position, with a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. This appointment is provisional pending satisfactory completion of the Civil Service testing requirement.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with strong attention to detail and accuracy. They will have the ability to analyze and organize data, and to prepare and maintain reports and spreadsheets. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The candidate should be able to develop proficiency in the Banner Student Information System and maintain working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. Additionally, the role requires strong organizational skills, including adaptability, dependability, multitasking, and the ability to work efficiently and accurately in an environment with frequent interruptions, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Processes complex financial transactions.
- Processes payments for students and 3rd parties.
- Tracks, audits and monitors a variety of documents related to student accounting.
- Prepares moderately complex reports.
- Responds to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding student accounts and financial status.
- Works with 3rd party collection agencies.
Requirements:
- (A) Graduation from a NYS registered or regionally accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in accounting, business, or a closely related field and two years of experience maintaining financial accounts and records; OR
- (B) Completion of 60 credit hours at a NYS registered or regionally accredited college or university which must have included at least eight credit hours in accounting or bookkeeping and two years of experience maintaining financial accounts and records; OR
- (C) Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and four years of experience maintaining financial accounts and records; OR
- (D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship from the employer.
The hourly rate for this position is $22.44.
Appointment will be provisional pending satisfactory completion of the competitive Civil Service testing requirement.
Offers of employment will be conditional based upon the results of a satisfactory, required pre-employment Standard Background Check.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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For best consideration, application materials should be received no later than Friday, November 13, 2026.
SUNY Broome will continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled.
Please attach a letter of interest, resume, and the name, address, and phone number of three (3) references to:
