Accounting Specialist I

Johnson County Community College; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional Retirement plan access

Personal annual leave

14 days of paid holidays

Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit

Gym access on campus

Discount to Hiersteiner Child Dev. Ctr

Job summary

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is seeking an Accounting Specialist I to support third-party sponsorships, manage collections, and assist student account services. The position is part-time with non-exempt status and no hybrid schedule option.

Starting pay ranges from $16.68 to $21.23 per hour, depending on experience, with routine duties across billing, collections, and student communications. The role requires a high school diploma and at least 3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage third-party sponsor processes and ensure correct billing on student accounts.
• Oversee collections processes, update balances and apply collection fees as needed.
• Provide customer service to students and sponsors via phone, email, or in person.

Skills

years of experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department: Finance & Administrative Services

Type of Position: Part-time Regular

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range: $16.68 - $21.23 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: The Accounting Specialist I is responsible for reviewing third party sponsors and the students they sponsor. The Account Specialist position also assists in the collections processes for Johnson County Community College. The Accounting Specialist also supports the student account services functions by communicating with students, parents, and departments regarding account balances, holds, payments, refunds, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Position details include but are not limited to:

• Third Party Sponsor Management:
  • Receive and process authorizations from Third Party Sponsors and ensure that indicators are placed on student accounts to protect enrollment.
  • Bill third party companies for the students they are sponsoring with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Review payments that are made on third party accounts to ensure that payments are being applied to the correct invoice/student account.
• Collections Processing:
  • Review accounts in collections, remove holds as necessary and update the accounts in regards to collection payments and activity.
  • Review collection payment documentation to determine what term the payment needs to be applied in addition to updating the amount due and adding collection fees to the student account as necessary.
  • Assist in the writing off small balances on student and vendor accounts.
• Customer Service & Student Account Support:
  • Provide customer service to students and third-party sponsors via phone calls, emails or in person visits.
  • Support Student Account Services by answering the bursar's phone line and assisting staff, students, and parents with their questions.
• Other duties as assigned:
  • Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management.

Benefits Category

• Optional Retirement plan access
• Personal annual leave
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• And many more!

About JCCC:

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator ( [e-mail] ), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: [phone], Facsimile: 816-268-0559,Email to: [e-mail] .

Disclosure:

In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

Advertised: 26 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Nov 2026 Central Standard Time