Hybrid Accounting Assistant – Payments & Reconciliation

Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Accounting Assistant role at Penn State University Park is a full-time, hybrid position within the Office of the Bursar. You will ensure payment and refund transactions are posted accurately and timely as part of the Payments and Reconciliation Team.

Responsibilities include processing payments, reconciling multiple payment types, handling refunds, and maintaining student account integrity in SIMBA. Strong Excel and Microsoft 365 skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Required certifications: None.

Responsibilities

• Process, post, deposit, and reconcile a high volume of check payments to the Bursar student accounts.
• Reconcile transactions including eCheck/ACH, credit card, international payments, and refunds.
• Review student account refund requests from staff, departments, and students.
• Administer the Payment Plan.
• Record journal entries and non-purchase order invoices in SIMBA.
• Provide in-depth analysis of student accounts and collaborate with staff to resolve issues.
• Correspond with students, parents, and staff by phone and email.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Microsoft 365

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

SIMBA

Job description

The Accounting Assistant role at Penn State University Park is a full-time, hybrid position within the Office of the Bursar. You will ensure payment and refund transactions are posted accurately and timely as part of the Payments and Reconciliation Team.

Responsibilities include processing payments, reconciling multiple payment types, handling refunds, and maintaining student account integrity in SIMBA. Strong Excel and Microsoft 365 skills are essential.