Accounting Specialist
About The Position
Ivy Tech is Indiana’s community college and workforce engine, delivering high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana’s communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success. This full-time Accounting Specialist - Bursar position is classified as N-5 and reports to the Assistant Director, Bursar. The role involves front-line responsibilities, taking payments for student accounts, serving as a knowledge resource for other front-line staff, handling 3rd party billing, scholarship and voucher receipt and account management, leading outreach for past due balances, and serving as backfill for primary frontline or third-party billing responsibilities. All responsibilities must be conducted within the parameters of FERPA, other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Strong Excel knowledge
- Previous knowledge and experience with cash management and accounting receivables.
- Experience with working in multiple systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively: Promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.
- Strong organizational and time management skills: Handle multiple tasks and prioritize according to business needs.
- Customer Service skills: Work with various backgrounds represented by our student body, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Technology skills: Work with multiple computer software programs.
- Attention to Detail: Able to maintain accurate case notes and follow up on various student processes in a timely manner.
- Multitasking & Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Take payment for student accounts
- Serve as knowledge resource for other front-line staff
- 3rd Party Billing
- Scholarship receipt and account management
- Voucher receipt and account management
- Lead on outreach for past due balances
- Serve as backfill for primary frontline or third-party billing responsibilities
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
- Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
- Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
- Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
- Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
- 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
- Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
- Flexible work arrangements where available
- Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
- Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
