Senior Accounting Specialist

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOM; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insu

Generous paid time off

14 paid holidays

Tuition assistance benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Oklahoma Health Campus Bursar's Office is seeking a Senior Accounting Specialist to support student accounts and loan servicing, process financial transactions, and maintain accurate records in accordance with federal and institutional regulations.

This role emphasizes customer service, cross-training, and compliance, offers a stable schedule with no travel, and provides a comprehensive benefits package including insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3 years accounting/bookkeeping experience.

Responsibilities

• Process student payments, refunds, deposits, and credit card transactions.
• Support loan servicing activities and maintain borrower records.
• Reconcile accounts and research discrepancies.
• Monitor student account balances, receivables, and payment activity.
• Prepare reports and provide financial data to university leadership.
• Assist students, graduates, faculty, and staff with account questions and financial inquiries.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Utilize PeopleSoft and other financial systems to manage student account activity.
• Collaborate with departments, agencies, vendors, and external partners.
• Support daily office operations and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong math skills

Multiple priorities

Problem solving

Accuracy & confidentiality

Professional communication

Customer service

Ten-key proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

36 months accounting/bookkeeping experience

Tools

PeopleSoft Campus Solutions

PeopleSoft Financials

Job description

Pay Range:Targeted salary of $21.01 hourly, based on experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule:Monday – Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule

Travel:Not required

Position Introduction:

Looking for a stable career where your financial and customer service skills make a difference? Join the OU Health Campus Bursar's Office as a Senior Accounting Specialist. In this role, you'll develop specialized expertise in student accounts and loan servicing while assisting students and graduates, processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with federal and institutional regulations. Enjoy a supportive team, extensive cross-training, excellent benefits, and a predictable work environment with no travel.

Why Join OUHC?

OU offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 14 paid holidays, including the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance benefits
• Professional development and cross-training opportunities
• Stable work environment with no travel requirements

What You’ll Do

• Process student payments, refunds, deposits, and credit card transactions
• Support loan servicing activities and maintain borrower records
• Reconcile accounts and research discrepanciesMonitor student account balances, receivables, and payment activity
• Prepare reports and provide financial data to university leadership
• Assist students, graduates, faculty, and staff with account questions and financial inquiries
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
• Ensure compliance with university policies and applicable federal and state regulations
• Utilize PeopleSoft and other financial systems to manage student account activity
• Collaborate with departments, agencies, vendors, and external partners
• Support daily office operations and special projects as assigned

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Comfortable working with numbers and financial data
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Skilled at researching and resolving problems
• Committed to accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance
• Professional in written and verbal communication
• Dedicated to providing exceptional customer service

Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED
• 36 months experience in accounting/bookkeeping

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• None

Department Preferences:

• Experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and/or PeopleSoft Financials
• Experience in student account administration or loan servicing
• Cashiering or payment processing experience
• Experience with account reconciliation and accounts receivable
• Ten-key proficiency by touch
• Experience handling sensitive financial information

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes