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Accountant - Entry Level
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Robert Half
Morristown, NJ (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
We are looking for an entry-level accounting specialist to join a university team in Morristown, New Jersey, supporting student financial operations and billing services. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys combining accounting work with student-facing support in a fast-paced academic environment. The role will work closely with the Bursar's Office, Financial Aid, and the Registrar to help maintain accurate student account records, process payments, and address billing-related questions throughout the year.
Responsibilities:
- Support student account administration by reviewing tuition and fee activity and coordinating with campus departments to keep records current and accurate.
- Receive and apply payments, enter financial data, and assist students with questions related to balances, billing details, and available payment arrangements.
- Contact students regarding overdue balances, discuss funding options, and help facilitate payment resolution on delinquent accounts.
- Record financial aid awards and loan disbursements to student accounts in a timely and accurate manner.
- Prepare and issue billing statements while monitoring account activity for completeness and accuracy.
- Maintain payment channels such as online payment options, monthly tuition plans, and deferred payment programs, ensuring transactions are posted correctly.
- Post daily cash receipts, assemble bank deposits, and perform daily bank statement balancing and reconciliation activities.
- Review course add/drop activity and calculate applicable tuition refunds based on institutional guidelines.
- Assist with tax-related support work and provide additional operational help as needed within the Bursar's Office.