Accounting Specialist
- Employer
- Rider University
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 10, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Accounting & Finance, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Business & Administrative Support, Financial Affairs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Posting Details
Position Information
Requisition Number
23N400095
Position Title
Accounting Specialist
Position Description
Rider University seeks an Accounting Specialist who will be responsible for processing and reconciliation of Rider University payments and will work closely with Finance. Some payments include student accounts receivables, tuition & housing deposits, department, and miscellaneous payments. This position is also responsible for distribution of petty cash.
The Accounting Specialist must be able to respond to correspondences and questions by phone and email in a timely manner. Also, process mail, prepare bank deposits for armored car pickup and request and receive money from bank. The Accounting Specialist will operate independently in prioritizing own workload and that of others in determining how best to accomplish work objectives.
Position Requirements
Three or more years working in a banking or related environment. Ellucian Banner, Cognos and E-Commerce platforms including Touchnet & Nelnet experience is preferred.
About Rider University
The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.
Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.
Rider University has been included as one of the nation’s best universities by US News & World Report and remained in the top tier in the Regional Universities – North category. Additionally, The Princeton Review named Rider among its “Best 387 Colleges” in the nation. Both publications have ranked the University favorably in their respective surveys for more than a decade.
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.
Location
Lawrenceville, NJ
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?
No
If yes, # of pounds.
Do the essential functions of this job require long periods of standing?
Yes
Do the essential functions of this job require walking up stairs?
No
Do the essential functions of this job require stretching?
Yes
Do the essential functions of this job require bending?
Yes
Divisional Unit
Enrollment Management
Department
Bursar
Position Type
Full-Time
Employment Group
AFSCME
Work-Year
12 months
Work Schedule
8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours
Open Date
11/10/2022
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Internal candidates must apply no later than 5:00 pm on Thursday, November 17, 2022.
The completion of a background check is required for all new hires.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Position Information
Requisition Number
23N400095
Position Title
Accounting Specialist
Position Description
Rider University seeks an Accounting Specialist who will be responsible for processing and reconciliation of Rider University payments and will work closely with Finance. Some payments include student accounts receivables, tuition & housing deposits, department, and miscellaneous payments. This position is also responsible for distribution of petty cash.
The Accounting Specialist must be able to respond to correspondences and questions by phone and email in a timely manner. Also, process mail, prepare bank deposits for armored car pickup and request and receive money from bank. The Accounting Specialist will operate independently in prioritizing own workload and that of others in determining how best to accomplish work objectives.
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Banking experience
- Demonstrated basic accounting background, the ability to handle large sums of money and process credit card transactions
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve issues arising from the above transactions
- Provide excellent customer service to the university community
- Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to keep information confidential
Three or more years working in a banking or related environment. Ellucian Banner, Cognos and E-Commerce platforms including Touchnet & Nelnet experience is preferred.
About Rider University
The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.
Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.
Rider University has been included as one of the nation’s best universities by US News & World Report and remained in the top tier in the Regional Universities – North category. Additionally, The Princeton Review named Rider among its “Best 387 Colleges” in the nation. Both publications have ranked the University favorably in their respective surveys for more than a decade.
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.
Location
Lawrenceville, NJ
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?
No
If yes, # of pounds.
Do the essential functions of this job require long periods of standing?
Yes
Do the essential functions of this job require walking up stairs?
No
Do the essential functions of this job require stretching?
Yes
Do the essential functions of this job require bending?
Yes
Divisional Unit
Enrollment Management
Department
Bursar
Position Type
Full-Time
Employment Group
AFSCME
Work-Year
12 months
Work Schedule
8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours
Open Date
11/10/2022
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Internal candidates must apply no later than 5:00 pm on Thursday, November 17, 2022.
The completion of a background check is required for all new hires.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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