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University AccountantProPivotal • Cambridge, MA
University Accountant

University Accountant

ProPivotal • Cambridge, MA
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University Accountant

Why You’ll Want This Job:

  • $25/hour pay rate with the potential for full-time hire after 6 months
  • Join a reputable university environment and work on high-impact financial processes
  • Hybrid schedule – flexibility to work partially from home
  • Great opportunity to strengthen your accounting resume in a student finance setting
  • Low supervision role – ideal for self-starters who enjoy autonomy

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Process and reconcile over $60 million in daily payments: checks, wires, student and family contributions
  • Open, sort, and manage incoming mail and checks; direct to appropriate channels
  • Investigate misrouted payments (ex: incorrect wire transfers) and resolve issues directly
  • Maintain accurate reports and records for student accounts and tuition transactions
  • Work independently with minimal oversight while handling confidential student financial data

Requirements:

  • 2–3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or payment reconciliation
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to spot discrepancies in high-volume transactions
  • Comfort working with confidential student financial data

Preferred Skills:

  • Familiarity with Ellucian Banner or other financial/ERP systems
  • Experience working in a university, education, or nonprofit finance environment
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
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