Accounting Clerk

Job Description

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:
Grade:
Services 205 Pay Range: $20.96 - $30.43

• 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.

• High School Diploma