Staff Accountant – University Student Accounts Office – Office Of The Provost

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA, United States
General ledger maintenance
Account reconciliations
Monthly journal entries
The Student Accounts Office is responsible for processing the university’s largest revenue source, tuition and fees, which totals 47% of the university’s revenue

Job Summary

  • The Student Accounts Office is responsible for processing the university’s largest revenue source, tuition and fees, which totals 47% of the university’s revenue.
  • This role is crucial to the university, as well as an integral part of the student experience at CMU, processing over $530 million in payments and over $42 million in refunds annually.
  • Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.

Matching Summary

The Student Accounts Office is responsible for processing the university’s largest revenue source, tuition and fees, which totals 47% of the university’s revenue.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • General ledger maintenance
  • Account reconciliations
  • Monthly journal entries
  • Student data reporting
  • Payment and refund processing
  • Vendor interface verification
  • Process improvement analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Adaptability and excellence
  • High level of integrity
  • Team player
  • Passion for meaningful work

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Three to five years of accounting experience
  • Higher education accounting experience preferred
  • Proficiency with standard email, word processing, and spreadsheet tools
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States

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