University Accountant

University Accountant

Why You’ll Want This Job:

• $25/hour pay rate with the potential for full-time hire after 6 months
• Join a reputable university environment and work on high-impact financial processes
• Hybrid schedule – flexibility to work partially from home
• Great opportunity to strengthen your accounting resume in a student finance setting
• Low supervision role – ideal for self-starters who enjoy autonomy

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Process and reconcile over $60 million in daily payments: checks, wires, student and family contributions
• Open, sort, and manage incoming mail and checks; direct to appropriate channels
• Investigate misrouted payments (ex: incorrect wire transfers) and resolve issues directly
• Maintain accurate reports and records for student accounts and tuition transactions
• Work independently with minimal oversight while handling confidential student financial data

Requirements:

• 2–3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or payment reconciliation
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to spot discrepancies in high-volume transactions
• Comfort working with confidential student financial data

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Ellucian Banner or other financial/ERP systems
• Experience working in a university, education, or nonprofit finance environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills

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