Student Accounts Reconciliation Specialist

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant for the Payments and Reconciliation Team. You will post payments, reconcile accounts, and handle refund requests from students and departments.

The role requires strong Excel skills and the ability to work independently in a high-volume environment. The position includes administering the Payment Plan in SIMBA, handling journal entries, and communicating with students and staff to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Professionalism and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Meet deadlines and ability to work independently.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Adapt to changes in systems and procedures.
• Complete reconciliations timely; perform moderate adjustments; refer complex issues.

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, international payments, and refunds.
• Review student account refund requests from staff, departments, and students.
• Administer Payment Plan Record in SIMBA; manage journal entries and related invoices.
• Provide in-depth analysis of student accounts and collaborate with staff to resolve issues.
• Correspond with students, parents, and staff by phone and email.

Skills

Multitasking

Deadline management

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Adaptability

Education

Associate Degree

4+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant for the Payments and Reconciliation Team. You will post payments, reconcile accounts, and handle refund requests from students and departments.

The role requires strong Excel skills and the ability to work independently in a high-volume environment. The position includes administering the Payment Plan in SIMBA, handling journal entries, and communicating with students and staff to resolve issues.