Student Accounts Specialist — Financial Aid & Service

kansascity; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City University is seeking a Student Financial Services Coordinator, Student Accounts to manage daily account activities, process transactions, and provide service to students, families, and staff. You will maintain student account records, reconcile payments, oversee third‑party billing, and support collections while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Financial Aid, Accounting, Registrar, and other offices to improve service delivery and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum two years in student accounts or related financial operations.
• Experience reviewing transactions and preparing reconciliations.
• Proficiency with financial systems and data management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student account records and process adjustments.
• Reconcile payments and deposits; monitor receivables.
• Administer third-party billing and sponsor invoicing.
• Support collections activities and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide clear, responsive customer service to students and families.
• Collaborate with Finance and Student Services to improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and recordkeeping standards.
• Use Workday and institutional systems to manage tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial systems

Accounts receivable

Data reconciliation

Recordkeeping

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday Student

ERP Systems

Job description

Kansas City University is seeking a Student Financial Services Coordinator, Student Accounts to manage daily account activities, process transactions, and provide service to students, families, and staff. You will maintain student account records, reconcile payments, oversee third‑party billing, and support collections while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Financial Aid, Accounting, Registrar, and other offices to improve service delivery and