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