Student Accounts Specialist
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Information
EEO Statement
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See Notice of Nondiscrimination
Working Title
Working Title Student Accounts Specialist
Department
Department Student Accounts-0983
Requisition Number
Requisition Number S_260857
Posting Open Date
Posting Open Date 11/02/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 11/17/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Student Account Specialist works with students, parents, UNL staff and professional organizations in managing student financial accounts and federal Perkins Loan balances. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong customer service, professional communication and conflict resolution abilities, experience working collaboratively across multiple departments and strong analytical skills. This position is responsible for investigation and resolution of complex or escalated customer account inquiries;
developing and sending account-related communications; supporting collection efforts through outreach, payment strategies, and account follow-up; assisting in creating coordinated outreach and engagement programs. Experience in billing concepts, collection regulations, and basic accounting skills is a plus.
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field plus 2 years of experience working with finance/accounting or billing/invoicing required; equivalent education/experience considered.
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal communications skills necessary. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products required. Knowledge of basic accounting skills essential.
- Must have excellent customer service, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field preferred.
- Experience in college or university student financials office helpful. Accounting/business background helpful. Knowledge of collections of delinquent accounts helpful.
- Experience with People Soft desirable. Prefer student financials experience, and report writing.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary / hr. minimum
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Job Category (old)Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
If Temporary, indicate end date
Planned Hire Date:
Appointment End Date
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