Accounts Payable Specialist I: Student Financials

Oakland Community College; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Community College in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a clerical accounting specialist to maintain student financial records, handle accounts receivable, and coordinate with departments on payments and refunds.

The role prepares journal entries, reconciliations, and communicates with students and creditors while applying federal regulations to student accounts and financial aid eligibility. An Associate Degree with accounting focus and two years of accounting experience are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Associate degree in Accounting or Business Administration with concentration in Accounting.
• Alternate requirement: Associate degree with 16 accounting credits.

Responsibilities

• Maintains student financial records and communicates with students and creditors regarding payments, balances owe, refunds, and other financial transactions.
• Works with college departments to maintain detailed accounting records and accounts payable for college-wide programs and projects.
• Facilitates accounts receivable, cashiering, deposits, and collections; handles vendor invoices and purchase orders.
• Prepares reconciliation reports for accuracy and investigation of outstanding items.
• Interprets federal regulations and applies to student accounts and financial aid eligibility.
• Communicates with students, internal personnel, and external agencies/vendors as required.
• Interprets computer reports; prepares journal entries.
• Operates and maintains office equipment; trains student personnel.

Skills

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or Business Administration with concentration in Accounting

Associate Degree or higher with 16 accounting credits

Job description

Oakland Community College in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a clerical accounting specialist to maintain student financial records, handle accounts receivable, and coordinate with departments on payments and refunds.

The role prepares journal entries, reconciliations, and communicates with students and creditors while applying federal regulations to student accounts and financial aid eligibility. An Associate Degree with accounting focus and two years of accounting experience are required.