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$67k-97k (estimate)
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RUTGERS UNIVERSITY is Hiring a Remote Accounting Assistant II
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Accounting Assistant II
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department
Controller-Student Accounting
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a top 100 best large employer in America, Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
University Finance and Administration (UFA) advances Rutgers’ strategic priorities through the management of all central financial, administrative, and student information systems and processes. We supply the university’s financial community the professional guidance, services, tools, and information needed to make the informed decisions that contribute to Rutgers’ standing as an academic, health, and research powerhouse. We are deeply committed to our guiding principles and the core values that are critical for the long-term strategic growth of our division and the university. For more information, please visit https://finance.rutgers.edu/.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Accounting Assistant II for Student Accounting, Billing and Cashier Services (Student ABC) within the University Controller’s Office. Reporting to the Supervisor, Student Refunds and Compliance, this position is responsible for the processing of all student refund payments for both Rutgers Legacy (New Brunswick) and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) while providing best-in-class customer service to the New Brunswick One Stop Services team in support of domestic and international student refund inquiries.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Responsible for the refund processing reconciliation, including but not limited to investigation and reprocessing of all rejected ACH refunds and returned paper check refunds while ensuring all tracking is completed appropriately and within standard processing & control guidelines.
- Serves as the primary point of customer service contact for student refund inquiries.
- Assists the Business Manager, Refunds and Title IV Compliance in the creation of Financial Operations metrics and other productivity reports as needed.
- Reviews and reissues stale dated student refunds.
- Assists in promoting financial literacy and a climate of financially responsible borrower behavior.
- Provides accurate and comprehensive financial information.
- Utilizes strong analytical and accounting skills
- Remains even tempered when servicing customers by providing courteous service to all University staff, students, and third-party service providers.
- Interacts daily with other Rutgers University departments including Financial Aid, Accounts Payable, OIT and the other areas of Student ABC.
- Interacts with the university’s payment and refund partners, students, parents, scholarship sponsors, and one-stop student services.
- Responsible for the administration and recordkeeping required to comply with the federal student loan regulations for Title IV and VII Campus Based Federal Student Loan Exit Counseling.
- Assists in promoting financial literacy and a climate of financially responsible borrower behavior.
- Provides accurate and comprehensive financial information.
- Possesses a thorough knowledge of collection and federal student loan regulations.
- Maintains the confidentiality and sensitivity of borrower accounts and financial circumstances.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
FLSA
Nonexempt
Grade
03
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
44831.000
Annual Mid Range Salary
55743.000
Annual Maximum Salary
66655.000
Standard Hours
37.50
Union Description
URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certifications/Licenses
- Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver’s license would be required for this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge and understanding of Federal and State regulations governing Title IV student loan programs and consumer credit
- Accounting and finance experience
- Knowledge of mainframe and PC data processing
- Ability to communicate effectively in written formats
- Verbal communication – the ability to speak clearly and effectively communicate information and ideas
- Excellent customer services skills.
- Experience working in a fast pace high-pressure environment with a demonstrated ability to remain even tempered when servicing all customers.
- Team player
- Demonstrated ability to clearly express ideas, thoughts, and concepts verbally and/or in writing, as appropriate to the position and task at hand.
- Willingly cooperates and works collaboratively toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties; and work cooperatively with others to accomplish departmental and university objectives.
- Focuses efforts on identifying and meeting internal and external customer’s needs in a manner that provides satisfaction for the customer, within the parameters of the position and the available resources, cognizant of departmental and/or university policy and authorized practices.
- Must be able to multi-task, able to manage and complete several projects at the same time and successfully prioritize work.
- Must be able to provide hands-on development of risk models involving legal, policy, and operational risk, assuring controls are operating effectively, and provide research and analytical support.
- Refund Processors must have excellent quantitative and analytical skills, along with the ability to apply those skills across a variety of business processes.
- Excellent communication skills, integrity and professional ethics, business acumen, teamwork skills and attention to detail.
- Must be familiar, and act in accordance with the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), GLBA, UDAAP, RedFlag, GAAP, NJ State Escheatment, TITLE IV and Title VII Financial Aid,
- Must conduct oneself at all times in an ambassadorial, committed, and personable manner demonstrating respect for the position, students/customers, fellow colleagues, departmental integrity, and the university’s best interest.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
- Rutgers RUTAMIN IMS/SAR, FAMS, Banner, Banner Report Creation, Various Collection Third Party Payment/Refund Gateways, Oracle/PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office Suite, Heartland ECSI
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
- Clean driving record.
Posting Details
Posting Number
22ST3773
Posting Open Date
11/30/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City
Piscataway
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
SALARY
$67k-97k (estimate)
POST DATE
12/01/2022
EXPIRATION DATE
03/02/2023
WEBSITE
rutgers.edu
HEADQUARTERS
PISCATAWAY, NJ
SIZE
15,000 - 50,000
FOUNDED
1766
TYPE
Private
CEO
MYRNA TENGCO
REVENUE
$1B - $3B
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
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