Account Technician

Overview

Position: Account Technician

Department: FINANCE OFFICE

Location: Norfolk, VA

Type: Classified, Full Time

Posting Details: Open until filled. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

• Reviews, audits analyses and accurately post payments received by mail or in person.
• Processes locked bank bags and verifies cash for deposit.
• Audit and complete account analyses for assigned accounts and prepare balances and university procedures to students/parents via the counter/telephone.
• Post return checks, audit cash reports and assist in preparing the daily bank deposit.

• Working knowledge of basic bookkeeping/accounting principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of office procedures and equipment.
• Some skill in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to perform daily with numerical data and to make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately in a high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare routine financial reports and statements.
• Demonstrated ability to verify fiscal documents for accuracy and completion; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate accounting information, policies, and/or procedures in a manner easily understood by the customer.
• Demonstrated ability to work with detailed information on a continual basis and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to research and resolve inquiries.

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Working experience involving clerical accounting, accounts receivables, reconciliation, and/or resolving customer inquiries or complaints concerning accounts. Some experience related to handling large volume of cash.

Previous work experience in a higher education institution working with student accounts, collections or related duties. Some knowledge in accounting, finance, business administration or related field. Basic knowledge of FERPA and experience handling sensitive data related to students, faculty and staff. Basic knowledge of Ellucian/Sun Gard/Banner products and/or related computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications. High School Diploma or its equivalent preferred.

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Equity Statement: It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information.

Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at .

Alternative Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability) provided by DARS or DBVI. Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they provide an AHP Letter. For an AHP Letter, visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

or call DARS at , or DBVI at .

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination: The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing pay. However, employees with access to compensation information as part of their job functions cannot disclose it to others who do not have access, except as allowed by law.

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Yellow Layoff Form, Blue Layoff Card, AHP Letter

Open Date: 01/12/2026

Close Date: Open Until Filled