Accounting Specialist

Ivy Tech Community College; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement contribution

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis is seeking an Accounting Specialist - Bursar to join the downtown campus team. You will handle student account payments, assist with 3rd party billing, and support outreach for past due balances.

The role requires High School Diploma, strong Excel, cash management experience, and the ability to work in multiple systems. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Strong Excel knowledge.
• Experience with cash management and accounts receivable.
• Experience working in multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Take payment for student accounts.
• Serve as knowledge resource for front-line staff.
• 3rd party billing tasks.
• Scholarship receipt and account management.
• Voucher receipt and account management.
• Lead outreach for past due balances.
• Backfill for primary frontline or third-party billing responsibilities.

Skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Customer service

Technology skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Specialist - BursarLocation: Indianapolis – Downtown CampusJob Type: Full-timeClassification: N-5Salary Range: $19.23 - $21.64 per hour (based on experience)Reports To: Assistant Director, BursarWho We Are: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.Our Values:• Empathy: We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.• Integrity: We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.• Agility: We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.• Impact: We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana.***RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION***Required Skills & Competencies: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.Key Responsibilities:The following is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.Front line responsibilitiesTake payment for student accountsServe as knowledge resource for other front-line staff3rd Party BillingScholarship receipt and account managementVoucher receipt and account managementLead on outreach for past due balancesServe as backfill for primary frontline or third-party billing responsibilitiesEducation & Experience:Minimum Qualifications:High School DiplomaStrong Excel knowledgePrevious knowledge and experience with cash management and accounting receivables.Experience with working in multiple systems.Why Join Us?Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful projects.Collaborate with a team of skilled professionals.Competitive compensation and benefits package.Continuous learning and development opportunities.Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:Health & WellnessMultiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contributionDental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontiaVision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lensesEmployee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resourcesWellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness RewardsFlexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent careRetirement & Financial Security10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two yearsBasic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverageShort-term and long-term disability benefitsEducational BenefitsFee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent childrenTuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programsPaid professional development opportunitiesWork‑Life BalanceGenerous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recessFlexible work arrangements where availablePaid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)Paid parental leave (4 weeks)Additional PerksEligibility for Public Service Loan ForgivenessAdditional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail servicesIvy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.