Accounting Clerk

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals.

The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets;

experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
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Services 205 Pay Range: $20.96 - $30.43

Job Description About the Role At WGU, we're committed to helping students achieve their educational goals through exceptional service, operational excellence, and financial stewardship. As an Accounting Clerk, you will play a key role in supporting student success by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with tuition and payment programs, and providing outstanding support to students and internal partners. What You'll Do Maintain accounting databases and ensure financial records, documents, and reports are accurate and up to date.

Support the preparation of financial statements, summaries, and other accounting-related reports. Reconcile various financial records and identify discrepancies for timely resolution. Assist with month-end reporting activities and accounting processes as needed. Monitor student accounts associated with payment plans, scholarships, and other non-standard payment arrangements. Partner with students, vendors, and internal departments to resolve billing, payment, and accounts receivable inquiries. Support student retention and graduation goals through proactive outreach and inbound telephone support while ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.

What You'll Bring Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills. Experience using bookkeeping programs, accounting software, databases, and Microsoft Office applications. High degree of accuracy in data entry, record keeping, and financial reporting. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

High level of integrity, professionalism, and trustworthiness when handling sensitive financial information. Bonus Points Experience supporting accounts receivable, student billing, or tuition management programs. Experience reconciling financial records and preparing accounting reports. Experience working in higher education or a student-focused environment. Experience in Lieu of Education Relevant combination of education, training, and professional experience may be considered. What to Expect At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire.

Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration. We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission. Introductory call Hiring manager interview Final interview Work Location This is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City, Utah office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that…