Accounting Coordinator

Bookkeeping + Accounts Receivable | Accounting Office Role | Higher Education

This job is hosted by Christina Chariott. Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year.

A higher education organization is seeking an Accounting Coordinator to support student accounts and the accounting department with billing, payments, bookkeeping, receipts, reconciliations, and account updates.

• Stable organization with long-term career potential
• Strong benefits and a consistent 40-hour work week
• Great work-life balance compared to many private-sector accounting roles
• Supportive accounting department with direct access to leadership
• Mix of billing, payments, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and student account support
• People-facing accounting role for someone who enjoys both numbers and communication
• Higher education experience is helpful but not required
• Jenzabar experience is a plus, but the team is open to strong billing, AR, bookkeeping, or accounting support backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Support student accounts, billing records, account balances, and payment activity
• Assist with billing adjustments related to payments, refunds, financial aid, schedule changes, drops, and other account updates
• Process receipts and ensure funds are applied to the proper accounts
• Help maintain accounts receivable records, billing activity, collections, and payment follow-up
• Reconcile account balances and help ensure billing/accounting data is accurate
• Monitor billing reports and help maintain accurate records within the accounting system
• Prepare backup documentation for refunds and payment activity
• Communicate with students, internal departments, and outside parties regarding billing or account questions
• Assist with general bookkeeping, accounting, and administrative support as needed

• 1+ year of experience in computerized accounting, bookkeeping, billing, accounts receivable, payment processing, or related office accounting environment
• 1+ year of experience working with the public or in a customer-facing role
• Knowledge of accounts receivable processes preferred
• Strong data entry, keyboarding, and Windows computer application skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to stay organized and accurate during busy periods
• Exposure to fund accounting preferred
• Jenzabar Higher Education Software experience is a plus
• Some college-level accounting and/or computer coursework preferred
• Certificate or degree in accounting or business preferred

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