Remote & On-Site Student Billing & Payments Specialist

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount 75%

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join the Payments and Reconciliation Team in a full-time role. The position focuses on posting and reconciling payments, managing refunds, and supporting the student account processes.

The successful candidate will handle multiple tasks with professionalism, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly. Experience with SIMBA and campus systems is preferred, and a flexible work arrangement combines remote and on-campus work.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required
• 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365

Responsibilities

• Process, post, deposit, and reconcile a high volume of check payments to the Bursar student account in LionPATH
• Reconcile transactions including eCheck/ACH, credit card payments, international payments, and refunds
• Review and process student account refund requests from Bursar 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 to resolve issues
• Correspond with students, parents, and staff via phone and email regarding these functions

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

SIMBA

LionPATH

Job description

Penn State University is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join the Payments and Reconciliation Team in a full-time role. The position focuses on posting and reconciling payments, managing refunds, and supporting the student account processes.

The successful candidate will handle multiple tasks with professionalism, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly. Experience with SIMBA and campus systems is preferred, and a flexible work arrangement combines remote and on-campus work.