Accounting Assistant

New
  • Location
    Cheraw, South Carolina
  • Category
    Accounting & Finance - Accountant - Financial
  • Contract Type
    Contract/Temporary
  • Salary
    $15.00/Hour

Olsten Staffing is assisting a local client in Cheraw, South Carolina to find an experienced and eager Accounting Assistant to join their growing team!

The Accounting Assistant supports the daily operations of the Student Accounts Office by assisting students, faculty, and staff with tuition payments, account balances, financial records, and general accounting tasks. This position helps maintain accurate student account information, processes payments, and provides excellent customer service in a fast-paced educational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process student tuition and fee payments, refunds, and account adjustments

  • Maintain accurate student financial records in the college accounting/student information system

  • Assist students and families with questions regarding billing, payment plans, account balances, and deadlines

  • Reconcile daily cash receipts, credit card transactions, and deposits

  • Prepare and maintain financial reports, spreadsheets, and documentation

  • Support accounts receivable functions, including collections and payment follow-up

  • Assist with semester registration payment verification and holds

  • Respond to phone calls, emails, and walk-in inquiries professionally and courteously

  • Ensure compliance with institutional policies and financial procedures

  • Assist with audits and record retention as needed

  • Perform general administrative and clerical duties for the Business Office

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, cashiering, or office administration

  • Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping

  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and data entry

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities

Preferred:

  • Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

  • Experience working in higher education or student accounts

  • Familiarity with accounting or student information systems (Banner, Colleague, PeopleSoft, etc.)

  • Experience handling confidential financial information

Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Professional demeanor when working with students and the public

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and accuracy in financial records

Work Environment:

  • Office setting within a college campus

  • Frequent interaction with students, faculty, staff, and community members

  • May require extended hours during registration and payment deadlines

Apply now if you are ready to start a new opportunity with a great company!

Click on Apply Now to be considered for this job in Cheraw, South Carolina, call 843.537.4433, or you can visit our website www.olsten.com to search for other opportunities that are currently available.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.



Pay Details: $15.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.olsten.com/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.