Accounting Assistant

Penn State University • University Park, IL

3d • $44,628 - $64,668 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of the Bursar is seeking a motivated individual to fill a full-time position as an Accounting Assistant. This position is part of the Payments and Reconciliation Team and is responsible for ensuring payment and refund transactions are posted accurately and in a timely manner. This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Due to the financial and fiduciary responsibilities of this position, successful completion of a credit history check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Requirements

• Maintain a high level of professionalism and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must have the ability to meet specific deadlines and the ability to work independently
• Communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing
• Possess strong organizational skills with an attention to detail
• Work both independently and as a member of a team and serve as an active backup to teammates during absences and high-volume periods to ensure continuity
• Must have the ability to adapt to changes in systems and procedures
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 applications is also required.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with student and business systems/software is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process, post, deposit, and reconcile a high volume of check payments to the applicable Bursar student account in LionPATH
• Reconcile transactions recorded to the Student Account including, but not limited to eCheck/ACH payments, credit card payments, international payments, and refunds
• Research, process, and review individual student account refund requests from other Office of the Bursar staff, University departments, and students
• Administration of the Payment Plan
• Record in SIMBA (System for Integrated Management, Budgeting, and Accounting), journal entries, and non-purchase order invoices related to the functions above
• Provide a high level of in-depth analysis of student accounts and collaborates with other Office of the Bursar staff and University departments to resolve customer issues
• Correspond with students, parents, and staff over phone and email related to the functions above
• Ensure reconciliations are completed in a timely manner for assigned units; perform intermediate moderately complex adjustments and refer more complex problems to higher levels

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree