Principal Account Clerk HV-CS-9861

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team on the Classified Staff and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

To be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions. HVCC does not sponsor VISA's.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have been legal residents of New York State for at least FOUR months immediately preceding the date of employment. Pursuant to subdivision 4a of Sec. 23 of the Civil Service Law, preference may be given to successful candidates who have been legal residents of the municipality to which the appointment is to be made for at least FOUR months preceding the date of employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or possession of High School Equivalency and four years of experience in maintaining financial accounts and records, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; (OR) an equivalent combination of training and experience as noted above.

The preferred applicant will possess strong computer skills and analytical abilities. Higher education and Banner software experience preferred but not required.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Principal Account Clerk will report to the Assistant Bursar and/or Director of Student Accounts/Bursar and will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

* Answer student inquiries related to registration billing and accounts, and payment transactions via email, phone and walk-ins.

* Assistance with student registration and payment processing.

* General administrative assistance to the Assistant Bursar and Director of Student Accounts/Bursar.

* Prepare and process remote daily deposits and reconcile to daily deposit log. Ensure that funds are recorded to proper accounts.

* Prepare third party tuition billing for credit and non-credit courses.

* Work closely with third party sponsors to provide requested information and resolve billing issues.

* Follow up on outstanding balances owed by third party sponsors.

* Other related duties as assigned.

This is a full-time 12-month, 40-hour work week position with an hourly rate of $24.3240. Start date is September 14, 2026.

Visit our Employment Opportunities page www.hvcc.edu/jobs to apply for this position by the close date of August 16, 2026.

Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee's spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you're employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.