Senior Accounting Specialist

Pay Range:Targeted salary of $21.01 hourly based on experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule:Monday Friday Standard/Fixed Schedule

Travel:Not required

Position Introduction:

Looking for a stable career where your financial and customer service skills make a difference Join the OU Health Campus Bursars Office as a Senior Accounting this role youll develop specialized expertise in student accounts and loan servicing while assisting students and graduates processing financial transactions maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with federal and institutional regulations. Enjoy a supportive team extensive cross-training excellent benefits and a predictable work environment with no travel.

Why Join OUHC

OU offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally including:

• Medical dental vision and life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 14 paid holidays including the week between Christmas Eve and New Years Day
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance benefits
• Professional development and cross-training opportunities
• Stable work environment with no travel requirements

What Youll Do

• Process student payments refunds deposits and credit card transactions
• Support loan servicing activities and maintain borrower records
• Reconcile accounts and research discrepancies
• Monitor student account balances receivables and payment activity
• Prepare reports and provide financial data to university leadership
• Assist students graduates faculty and staff with account questions and financial inquiries
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
• Ensure compliance with university policies and applicable federal and state regulations
• Utilize PeopleSoft and other financial systems to manage student account activity
• Collaborate with departments agencies vendors and external partners
• Support daily office operations and special projects as assigned

What Were Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Comfortable working with numbers and financial data
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Skilled at researching and resolving problems
• Committed to accuracy confidentiality and compliance
• Professional in written and verbal communication
• Dedicated to providing exceptional customer service

Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED
• 36 months experience in accounting/bookkeeping

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• None

Department Preferences:

• Experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and/or PeopleSoft Financials
• Experience in student account administration or loan servicing
• Cashiering or payment processing experience
• Experience with account reconciliation and accounts receivable
• Ten-key proficiency by touch
• Experience handling sensitive financial information

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes