Student Account Representative

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 34,632 - 42,328; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's College at Wise invites applications for a Student Account Representative in the Cashier's Office. This role processes payments to student accounts, balances cash receipts, and assists students, parents, faculty, and staff with payment-related inquiries.

Based in Wise, VA, the position emphasizes strong customer service, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; experience with Excel and Outlook is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills with multi-tasking ability.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving.
• Demonstrated initiative, dependability and customer service orientation.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field preferred.
• Experience in cashiering, student accounts or related financial services in education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payments to student accounts for tuition, housing and meal plans.
• Balance and reconcile daily cash receipts and deposits.
• Prepare student refund checks and administer payment plans.
• Assist students, parents, faculty, staff and community with payment inquiries.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Initiative

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The University of Virginia's College at Wise invites applications for a Student Account Representative in the Cashier's Office. This position plays a key role in providing exceptional customer service while supporting the College's student financial operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing payments to student accounts, including tuition, fees, housing, and meal plans; receiving and reconciling departmental deposits; and assisting students, parents, faculty, staff, and community members with a variety of payment-related services, including meal plan purchases and account inquiries.

Additional responsibilities include balancing and reconciling daily cash receipts, preparing student refund checks, administering payment plans, and performing a variety of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and administrative tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated initiative, dependability, and strong customer service orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• Previous experience in cashiering, accounting, student accounts, or a related financial services role in higher education or a similar customer-focused environment.

Anticipated Salary: $38,480

Additional Requirements

Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

Required Documents

Cover Letter, CV/Resume, and References

Location

This position is based in Wise, Virginia, situated in the far southwestern corner of the state near the Kentucky and Tennessee borders.

Contact

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Hannah Addington, Human Resources Recruiting Specialist @ [e-mail]

UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employee fulfills duties as a "responsible employee" under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. A Responsible employee includes any employee: who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

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The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.