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University Accountant

Job in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02140, USA
Listing for: ProPivotal
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting
  • Accounting
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25 USD Hourly USD 25.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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

Pro Pivotal is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, color, religion, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

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