Student Accounts Accountant

NSCS; Nebraska; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Peru State College, located at the Campus of a Thousand Oaks in southeast Nebraska, is seeking an Accountant to assemble and analyze data, prepare statements, and manage student account transactions. You will post charges, waive variables, process third‑party payments, and ensure accurate deposits and invoicing while delivering strong customer service to students and the public.

The role requires a bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting with relevant experience, plus excellent

Qualifications

• Two years prior experience in a business office or with student accounts.
• Knowledge of college policies and business office policies.
• Ability to process confidential student records with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and analyzes data and transactions, prepares statements and reports.
• Post charges, fees, and third-party transactions; process payments.
• Customer service: answer student/parent questions via phone, email, or in person.
• Reconcile and prepare daily deposits; student accounts and refunds.
• Assist with data analysis and reporting for the Director of Student Accounts.
• Complete new item setups for tuition and fees and calendars.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Discretion and professionalism

Public/customer interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/related field

Associate’s degree in accounting/related field

Job description

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Applications received after interviews are scheduled may not be fully considered for this position.

We do not accept references or other application materials from outside credential management organizations. Application materials and references must be submitted through our applicant tracking system.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Two years prior experience in a busiess office or with student accounts and knowledge of college policies and business office policies is preferred. The successful candidate will have effective verbal and written communication skills and as well as the ability to process confidential and sensitive student record information with discretion and professionalism. In addition, the successful candidate should have the ability to work effectively with the public, students and colleagues, both external and internal.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Accountant

Nature of Work

Assembles and analyzes data and transactions, prepares statements and reports relating to an assignedarea of responsibility.

Examples of Work Performed

• Post charges, late fees, and other group transactions.
• Process and maintain waiver equation variables and third-party transactions.
• Assign, verify, bill, and collect third party payments for each term.
• Post and reverse charges and payments as needed.
• Assign and Remove Holds/Service indicators.
• Customer Service – answering all student/parent questions via phone, email or in person conversations.
• Student cashiering and payment processing.
• Reconcile and prepare daily deposits including student, revolving, miscellaneous, and departmental.
• Troubleshooting student account transactions.
• Process revolving fund payment requests and reimbursements.
• Semi-annual write off preparation and processing.
• Monitor, maintain, and post charges and payments for study abroad programs.
• Processing financial aid disbursement and student and sponsor refunds.
• Assist the Director with assembling and analyzing data and transactions and preparing various reports.
• Honorable withdrawal processing.
• Perform testing in the Student Information System.
• Complete new item type and term set up for tuition, fees, and related term calendars etc.
• Communication generation to students.
• Monthly invoicing processing.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Accounts.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/related field; or an Associate’s degree in accounting/related field
plus, three years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

none

License and Certification Requirements

Other Requirements

Offers depend on successful background check.

Salary Information

Salary Information $46,921.00

FTE

1

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Status

Union Status NSCPA

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Posting Number

Posting Number PS1732P

Desired Start Date

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Two years prior experience in a busiess office or with student accounts and knowledge of college policies and business office policies is preferred. The successful candidate will have effective verbal and written communication skills and as well as the ability to process confidential and sensitive student record information with discretion and professionalism. In addition, the successful candidate should have the ability to work effectively with the public, students and colleagues, both external and internal.

General Information

Peru State College’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks”, an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state’s first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska and the world, including online graduate degrees in education and organizational management. Peru State is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412.

EEO Statement

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?
  • YES
  • NO
• Do you have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field; or an Associate’s degree in accounting or related field plus three years of related experience.
  • Yes, a Bachelor's Degree in accounting or a related field.
  • Yes, an Associates Degree in accounting or related field with three years of related experience.
  • No