Accountant II, Student Accounts

About the role

The Accountant II plays a crucial role in the Department of Student Accounts, supporting the mission of serving and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse campus community. This role involves providing high-quality customer service to students, parents, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and managing student accounts.

Responsibilities

• Counsels current and prospective students and families regarding financing options and financial policies.
• Processes payments and issues receipts.
• Reviews accounts for accuracy.
• Completes financial forms and documents.
• Distributes refunds.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies.

Requirements

• At least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to understand, apply, and explain relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Mathematical skills to solve accounting problems and analyze data.
• Record-keeping and report-writing abilities.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Equity-mindedness and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Commitment to fostering an environment of service excellence.

Skills

• Experience in cash handling, account recording, and bookkeeping.
• Ability to understand and apply financial policies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Pay

\$2,224.42 Bi-weekly (Grade 16, Step 1)

Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:45 AM-5:00 PM (Sat. and Sun. as days off)