Accounting Clerk

Western Governors University • Salt Lake, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Relevant combination of education, training, and professional experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• bonuses
• medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
• health savings account and flexible spending account
• basic and voluntary life insurance
• disability coverage
• accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
• legal and identity theft coverage
• retirement savings plan
• wellbeing program
• discounted WGU tuition
• flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual
• flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual
• 11 paid holidays
• other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed