Student Accounting Lead
Listed on 2026-10-24
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Accounting
Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance, Financial Compliance -
Finance & Banking
Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance, Financial Compliance
Title: Student Accounting Lead
Employee Classification: Student Accounting Lead
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Enrollment Management
Sub Division-Department: UNT-Student Accounting
Department: UNT-Student Accounting-150300
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values OverviewWelcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities.
We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values System.edu.
Department SummaryStudent Accounting is deeply committed to delivering the highest quality of innovative student account and financial services to the UNT community, helping ensure UNT’s enrollment and financial success. Our team is responsible for assessing and collecting all tuition and fees, processing waivers, exemptions, veterans' educational benefits, third-party sponsor ships, tuition benefit programs, refunds, departmental deposit and financial services, and tax reporting.
Position OverviewThe position is responsible for oversight of the daily operational activities within the Payment Processing area that includes University Cashiering and University as well as cash control/cash-handling practices and reconciliation of payment activities of the area. The position oversees the financial and cash control functions within the Payment Processing unit. In addition to daily activities, the role is responsible for providing research, solution and communication for students requiring additional assistance with accounts, payments, and payment plans.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree with three years work experience in accounting, billing/receivables or related business or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Knowledge,Skills and Abilities
- Ability to deliver exceptional customer service to the population of customers.
- Ability to consistently deliver exceptional customer service in-person, by phone and by electronic communications.
- Ability to work both independently and with a group.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all co-workers.
Previous experience in higher education, or experience working in an industry with high volume payment transactions. A successful individual in this role will possess strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and a process improvement mindset. The optimal candidate in this position will possess a high degree of accountability, attention to detail and embrace change management. They will be able to maintain a complex workload with competing deadlines and will be able to communicate effectively to students, campus partners, and team members.
The individual will be able to develop effective working relationships across teams, departments, and divisions to ensure that projects and initiatives are successful.
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Job Duties- Manage daily operations of Payment Processing/University services and windows including oversight of cashier full-time and part-time staff to ensure proper completion of services, including: cash controls, cash handling, protecting university financial assets, and balancing cash drawers. Collaborates with the Assistant Director in…
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