Student Accounts Specialist

University of Cincinnati   Cincinnati, OH   Full-time     Accounting
Posted on May 20, 2023
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors - http://bit.ly/UCEMPL

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch ofNext Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.

Job Overview

Serve in a cross-functional capacity for Bursar Operations and Bursar Loans & Collections.

Essential Functions
  • Monitor, review and examine documents that involve complex transactions for accuracy and prepare any necessary corrections.
  • Audit ledgers for accuracy and prepare any necessary corrections.
  • Reconcile ledger controls on a regular basis with a detailed analysis of discrepancies.
  • Perform internal auditing of financial records.
  • Recommend accounting and control systems.
  • Evaluate and process payments, such as tuition, scholarships and third-party contract payments.
  • Field internal customer service inquiries from university departments to resolve payment issues.
  • Address vendor inquires and work with vendor to resolve.
  • Gather data for reporting related to key performance indicators.
  • Develop program objectives and monitor quantitative and qualitative data on progress toward objectives.
  • Analyze, investigate, and respond to requests for loan and tuition account balance information. Act as a liaison to collection agencies, bankruptcy courts, federal agencies, and university departments.
  • May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
  • Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
  • Associate's Degree
  • Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience

Two (2) years of related experience

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
  • Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
  • Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
  • Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
  • Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
  • Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
  • Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
  • Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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