Student Accounts Specialist II – Treasurer’s Office

Duquesne University • Pittsburgh, PA

23d

About The Position

This is administrative/ professional work in the area of the student accounts office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited institution.
• A working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as it pertains to not for profits, specifically FAS 116 and FAS 117.
• A working knowledge of other general accounting principles.
• Ability and knowledge of general accounting routines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
• Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in a higher education student accounts office or related non-profit accounting environment.
• Prior work experience with collections and/or communications.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service related to student inquiries and assists with student retention efforts.
• Manages, reviews, and analyzes the collection agency accounts for the Student Accounts Office.
• Develops, implements and oversees both holistic and specific marketing communication pieces to benefit students and members of the Duquesne community while ensuring that the marketing materials meet the University’s message, quality and consistency standards.
• Monitors and forecasts the departmental operating budget, processes invoices via Unimarket, maintains supply inventory and coordinates renovation projects.
• Supports the Duquesne University Financial Wellness Initiative.
• Manages all aspects of human resources administration for the department, including completion of bi-weekly payroll time entry, leave time tracking, hiring and terminating paperwork, etc.
• Responsible for the timely preparation and completion of various year-end schedules and work papers pertaining to student accounts used by the independent auditors in conjunction with their examination of the university’s financial statements.
• Performs various regular and ad hoc projects, as assigned by the Director of Student Accounts.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents.
• Details at www.duq.edu/benefits

What This Job Offers

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