Job Details

Student Account Technician/Cashier

Position Number: 7177478
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Position Type: Bursar and Student Accounts

Student Account Technician/Cashier

Cuesta College

Salary: $50,004.00 - $60,780.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time - 12 Months/ 100% FTE
Job Number: FY2526-00161
Location: San Luis Obispo & North County Campus, CA
Department: Administrative Services
Closing: 6/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description Summary

DEFINITION
Under general supervision of a director or supervisor, perform cashiering functions including related clerical and accounting activities. Duties include guiding students, staff and the community engaged in registration fee related transactions, receiving and depositing monies and ensuring that monies received are applied to appropriate accounts; perform other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this class are distinguished from those in other classes by the level of assigned clerical and technical accounting duties that require a good working knowledge of cashiering and accounting functions, including problem solving skills, advanced customer service skills and a level of discretion to implement regulations, policies and procedures. Incumbents have a high frequency of responsible contact with students, staff, and/or the public, requiring tact and good communication skills. All positions in this class require the ability to use a computer terminal to input and retrieve data with speed and accuracy and may require word processing, spreadsheet and typing skills.
Incumbents in this position support institutional effectiveness by facilitating processes required for District Operations (i.e. accounting).

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Where You Will Work
Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic Highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.

Who We Are

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.

Additional information about the college can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html
The college planning documents can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html
Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/student-equity-initiatives/equity/index.html
We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/index.html

Essential Functions & Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Post payments to and daily reconciliation of student accounts receivable;
Serve as an informational resource to students, staff and the public concerning student account functions;
Respond to inquiries and provide information concerning related forms, policies and procedures; including those of other departments and outside agencies as related to student accounts;
Analyze and interpret student accounts related information shared with college contracted agencies, interacting with those agencies and directing students accordingly;
Learn and implement, as instructed, legal requirements and technical standards;
Implement federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations;
Issue and monitor change funds for school activities and accept, verify, and prepare cash receipts for posting and proper accounting of the deposits for student club fundraising, athletic fundraising, and district trust fundraising;
Prepare campus deposits and coordinate transport to bank;
Answer questions and give directions in person, over the phone, or by e-mail;
Inform students of financial obligations for payment of student accounts receivable;
Assist with debt collection processes;
Assemble, match, sort, tabulate, check, post, and file data;
Perform mathematical calculations;
Utilize computerized software programs including, but not limited to, the financial based and student system software programs;
Perform various cash handling operations in accordance with established procedures of accountability and internal control;
Create, maintain, and update spreadsheets and word processing documents;
Receive, open, sort, and distribute the mail; and
Perform other related duties asrequired.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Required

Minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:
Required

Two years of increasingly responsible financial record keeping and cashiering.

Knowledge of:

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
Principles and procedures of financial record keeping;
Methods and practices of financial record keeping;
Current cash handling and student accounts record keeping, processes, policies, and procedures;
Computerized accounting and data processing systems;
Office equipment, procedures and practices;
Bank deposit procedures;
General office procedures, practices, and methods;
Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database software;
Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; and
District policies and procedures.

Ability to:

Operate 10-key calculator and utilize an alpha-numeric keyboard;
Count and receive money;
Make change rapidly and accurately;
Make mathematical computations quickly and accurately;
Perform financial and statistical clerical work;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties; and
Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities.

Physical ability to:

Read and comprehend printed matter and text and data on computer monitors;
Communicate intelligibly and effectively via speech, telephone, written correspondence, and/or email;
Sit or stand for extended periods of time;
Lift and/or carry 25 pounds; and
Exert manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation.

License and Certificates (current within the last year):
Required

Valid driver's license and eligible to obtain California driver's license upon hire.

Additional Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY
Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.

Cover letter;
Resume;
Reference List (see further instructions below);
Diversity statement (see further instructions below).

Diversity Statement Instructions: Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation and abilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community.
In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position.

Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.

Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.

San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address: https://www.cuesta.edu/community/publicsafety/crime-information/clery-act.html

Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html

Interview Process Information

Selected applicants will be invited to attend a Zoom interview Tuesday, July 14, 2026

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cuesta

The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.