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Description We are in search of an Accounting Clerk to join our team in the education industry at our Jersey City, New Jersey location. This role involves managing student accounts, handling tuition payments, financial aid inquiries, and maintaining accurate records. This position is a long term contract opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently process student payments in various forms such as cash, money orders, and checks.

• Handle student inquiries about tuition payments and financial aid, providing accurate and timely responses.

• Maintain and update student account records with high accuracy.

• Carry out account analysis tasks to identify outstanding balances and financial aid pending issues.

• Communicate effectively with students to inform them of any requirements needed for financial aid.

• Perform cashiering tasks, including opening and closing the cashiering office.

• Utilize PeopleSoft software for various tasks (experience preferred but not required).

• Possess skills in Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Billing, Data Entry, Invoice Processing, Microsoft Excel.

• Conduct thorough follow-ups to ensure all student questions are addressed and resolved.

• Participate in training sessions to improve and update job skills. Requirements • Possess proficiency in Account Reconciliation

• Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) is mandatory

• Must have prior experience in Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Prior work experience in Billing is required

• Should be adept at Data Entry tasks

• Must have experience in Invoice Processing

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required

• Experience with PeopleSoft is a must

• Prior experience in the education industry, specifically in a university setting, is desirable

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Must have a problem-solving mindset and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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