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Entry-Level Accounting Specialist

United States, Morristown · Job Posted June 10, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience in accounting, student accounts, accounts receivable, or a related finance support role
  • Working knowledge of account reconciliation, accounting entries, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations
  • Ability to manage high-volume data entry with strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Comfortable handling collection outreach and responding professionally to billing and payment inquiries
  • Experience processing payments, posting receipts, and maintaining accurate financial records
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to assist students and collaborate with internal departments
  • Proficiency with standard office and accounting systems, including spreadsheet-based tracking and reporting

What we offer

  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

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