Sr. Accounting Specialist

This position is responsible for the preparation and coordination of documentation and invoicing for all branches of the United States Armed Forces and other third-party sponsors that are part of the university waiver program. This position serves students, campus departments, and outside organizations by invoicing sponsors, receiving payments, issuing receipts, and providing a wide variety of other information necessary to have a successful relationship with all parties involved.

• Prepare and submit all invoices related to tuition assistance for third-party sponsors.
• Serve as liaison to all branches of the United States Armed Forces regarding student account issues.
• Correspond with third-party sponsors regarding payments, financial guarantees, and refunds.
• Provide information on policies and procedures related to financial aid disbursements, scholarships, waivers, and third-party billing.
• Coordinate credits of Electronic Funds Transfers with accounting division.
• Research, collect, and analyze information in response to inquiries regarding third-party sponsors and students.
• Create and maintain third-party accounts, including activating accounts to receive new activity each semester.
• Process private scholarships in accordance with state and federal guidelines
• Process faculty and staff university waivers
• Perform routine audit and reconciliation of accounts to ensure accurate invoicing and receipt of payments.
• Assist with Bursar phone calls during periods of heavy phone traffic.

Required Education:  High School diploma or GED, AND: 

• Required: 36 months experience in accounting & bookkeeping

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office. 
• Office skills such as multi-line phone, copying, filing, faxing, ten-key and mail. 
• Customer Service skills.
• Knowledge of standard accounting principles and processes.

Certifications:

• None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Sitting for prolonged periods. Communicate effectively and listens. Engage in repetitive motion. Use of computer and telephone. Standard Office Environment

Departmental Preferences: