The Business Office is currently searching for an Accountant-Cashier to be located in Byblos Campus.
Basic Functions and Responsibilities:
- Handles cash transactions covering the following:
- Receiving cash from students & others, issuing proper receipts and processing respective transactions to the appropriate systems
- Processes cash invoices through the Payable module
- Paying in cash the approved invoices and ensures proper supporting documentation (receipts, copy of ID, etc…)
- Ensures that cash & checks received are deposited at the banks on a daily/timely basis
- Verifies students account’s prior to collection of transcript and certificate fees. For students having hold on their accounts (fees due, loan, etc…)
- Prepares daily cash paper reflecting daily cash position and ensures it reconciles to the general Ledger
- Ensures that cash in safe is within the approved cash limits and within the insurance coverage
- Delivers checks to the respective suppliers or their representatives after securing proper receipts
- Maintains a log sheet of all guarantees received and ensures proper releases
- Handles inquiries from students and direct them towards proper channels
- Prepares monthly analysis of accounts as specified by the supervisor. Ensures prompt follow up to clear outstanding issues
- Prepares all Journal Vouchers related to her/his area of responsibility or as specified by her/his supervisor
- Handles all filing relating to her/his area of responsibility
- Performs other duties as assigned by her/his Supervisor
- Coordinates with other employees within the Business Office and ensures that she/he contribute to a healthy and good working environment
- Abides by the University rules, policies and regulations
Position Requirements:
- BS degree in Business; at least one year related experience and/or training
- Good command of English & Arabic
- Good interpersonal, analytical and communication skills
- Thorough, careful about details; reliable and dependable
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from other departments
- Proficiency in the use of basic functional applications, i.e. Microsoft products, and Oracle database
- Integrity, credibility and high standard of professional conduct
CVs should be emailed to vacancy5@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line. Please provide the exact month and year while listing your professional experience.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday January 20, 2016.
No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
The Lebanese American University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity
