Research Billing System Analyst

University of Akron; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Akron seeks a detail-oriented accounting professional to manage invoicing for external sponsors and related payments. Responsibilities include reviewing and disbursing invoices, reconciling accounts, and assisting with ERP/billing enhancements.

The role supports grant accounting tasks, delinquent collection processes, and closeout procedures, requiring up to two years of accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree, and strong Excel and financial systems skills.

Qualifications

• Requires strong spreadsheet proficiency and data handling.
• Experience with cost reimbursable accounting and electronic banking systems is preferred.
• Must have strong problem solving, customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 70% responsible for timely review, creation, and disbursement of sponsored program invoices; processing payments including ACH forms; maintain electronic billing files; reconcile accounts receivable items.
• 20% collaborate with business analyst to troubleshoot Workday issues, implement updates, and test billing system changes.
• 5% manage delinquent account collection and write-off processes with periodic reminders to sponsors.
• 5% support grant accountants by reviewing award setups and assisting with closeout processes for sponsored projects.

Skills

Excel

Word processing

Financial databases

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for all invoicing of external sponsors for research and other sponsored programs. Process all incoming payments, including account reconciliations and managing collections of delinquent accounts. Assist with testing, updating and modifying ERP as related to grants and grant billing functionality.

Essential Functions:

70% Responsible for timely review, creation, and disbursement of sponsored programs invoices; review and processing of payments-including submission of direct banking forms to Controller’s office for anticipated ACH invoice payments; maintenance of electronic billing files; reconciliation of accounts receivable items and on-account payments, and documentation of invoices generated outside of what is processed in system, with ultimate reconciliation to system.

20% Work closely with the business analyst to troubleshoot issues with Workday, implement new releases, and make enhancements to grant functionality Work closely with systems analyst to analyze, design, create, and test billing systems updates and modifications as required due to changing mandates.

5% Manage the delinquent account collection and write-off processes, including periodic reminders to delinquent sponsors, and advancing delinquent accounts for further collection action.

5% Support grant accountants by reviewing award setups, particularly with regards to billing, assisting with closeout processes for ORA sponsored projects.

Additional Position Information:

Education:

Requires a relevant Bachelor’s Degree.

Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:

None.

Experience: Requires up to 2 years experience in accounting preferably working with cost reimbursable accounting and electronic banking systems. Strong computer skills to include word processing, financial databases, with emphasis on spreadsheets required. Strong problem-solving, customer service and communication skills required. Prefer two years of accounting experience. Higher education experience preferred.

Leadership:

No authority or responsibility for the supervision of others but must be able to direct others on daily operations and review for accuracy and consistency.

Physical Requirements:

Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May occasionally lift very lightweight objects.

Working Conditions:

Standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions and/or minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems. Near continuous use (>70% of the time) of a video display terminal.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on September 17, 2026.

Compensation:

The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Exempt)

Background Check Statement

The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.