Accountant - Office of the Bursar Fee Assessor Team

Penn State University • University Park, IL

22d • $54,060 - $78,444 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of the Bursar is seeking a motivated individual to fill a full-time Accountant position on the Fee Assessor Team. The primary duties of the position include reviewing and adjudicating complex residency cases, assisting with assessment of tuition and fees for University Park and all Commonwealth Campuses as well as collaborating with academic departments across the University in managing Graduate Assistantship awards. In addition, this position works with HR to ensure the accurate assessment of employee tuition discounts. Duties also include analyzing student records and accounts to provide timely and accurate tuition and fee adjustments, counseling/advising staff on tuition adjustments and other policy/procedure related inquiries, monitoring daily, weekly, and monthly reports to audit tuition and fee assessment, and managing Fee Assessor communications including but not limited to responding to emails and drafting correspondence to students, families, and University stakeholders.

Requirements

• Excellent problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and direct work objectives, priorities, and deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism while meeting specific deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills to address complex situations and concerns with various offices, outside agencies, parents, and students
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Microsoft Excel
• Experience with student and business systems/software
• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting and reconciliation experience is desired

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and adjudicating complex residency cases
• Assisting with assessment of tuition and fees for University Park and all Commonwealth Campuses
• Collaborating with academic departments across the University in managing Graduate Assistantship awards
• Ensuring the accurate assessment of employee tuition discounts by working with HR
• Analyzing student records and accounts to provide timely and accurate tuition and fee adjustments
• Counseling/advising staff on tuition adjustments and other policy/procedure related inquiries
• Monitoring daily, weekly, and monthly reports to audit tuition and fee assessment
• Managing Fee Assessor communications including responding to emails and drafting correspondence to students, families, and University stakeholders

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level