Accounting Assistant

• →Process, post, deposit, and reconcile a high volume of check payments to the applicable Bursar student account in LionPATH
• →Reconcile transactions recorded to the Student Account including, but not limited to eCheck/ACH payments, credit card payments, international payments, and refunds
• →Research, process, and review individual student account refund requests from other Office of the Bursar staff, University departments, and students
• →Administration of the Payment Plan
• →Record in SIMBA (System for Integrated Management, Budgeting, and Accounting), journal entries, and non-purchase order invoices related to the functions above
• →Provide a high level of in-depth analysis of student accounts and collaborates with other Office of the Bursar staff and University departments to resolve customer issues
• →Correspond with students, parents, and staff over phone and email related to the functions above

• Maintain a high level of professionalism and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must have the ability to meet specific deadlines and the ability to work independently
• Communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing
• Possess strong organizational skills with an attention to detail
• Work both independently and as a member of a team and serve as an active backup to teammates during absences and high-volume periods to ensure continuity
• Must have the ability to adapt to changes in systems and procedures
• Ensure reconciliations are completed in a timely manner for assigned units; perform intermediate moderately complex adjustments and refer more complex problems to higher levels
• Have proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 applications

Experience with student and business systems/software.

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

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