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Description We are looking for a diligent Accounting Clerk to join our team in the education industry located in WORCESTER, Massachusetts. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for handling billing and collection of student accounts, resolving financial aid and student loan issues, and maintaining accurate student-billing data. You will also work closely with various university departments and interact daily with students, parents, and university personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Handle billing and collection of student accounts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

• Conduct follow-up with students, including answering phone calls and making calls on delinquent accounts.

• Assist in student registration, open house, and other after-hours sessions.

• Update student-billing data to accurately reflect student account balance.

• Collaborate with various University departments such as Residential life, Food Service, Public Safety, and Student Life.

• Work closely with the Financial Aid Office to resolve financial aid and student loan issues.

• Follow federal guidelines for processing and disbursement of financial aid.

• Monitor student's credit balances and process refunds as required.

• Coordinate payment process from payment plan to disbursement to student accounts and monitor the same for delinquency.

• Assist in verifying IRS 1098-T forms and reconcile medical insurance enrollments for payment and state auditing records.

• Process payments, including student account payments, housing deposits, and General ledger payments.

• Reconcile and post daily Cashier sessions and prepare deposits for bank or deposit utilizing Remote Deposit Capture terminal.

• Conduct weekly petty cash audit and orders money to replenish petty cash.

• Open and distribute all departmental mail daily. Requirements • Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Proven experience in an accounting or financial role.

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel for creating spreadsheets and managing data.

• Demonstrated skills in account reconciliation and maintaining accurate financial records.

• Experience in processing invoices and handling billing-related tasks.

• Strong data entry skills, with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.

• Knowledge of standard accounting principles and procedures.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive financial information.

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