Accountant 1
Southeastern Louisiana University's Controller's Office invites applications for the position of Accountant 1. This Accountant 1 works with delinquent student accounts. The main duties include gathering and preparing the necessary documentation to place these accounts with an outside collection agency, reconciling accounts related to collections, and acting as the University liaison for these agencies. They also assist students with questions regarding their account balances and with Registration. Additionally, the Accountant 1 works with other departments on campus related to external contract billing, generating invoices, and reconciling accounts related to payments.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in accounting from an accredited college or university by hire date (there are substitutions for this requirement, please view the posting on the Southeastern Louisiana University website for those)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of PeopleSoft
Proficiency in Excel
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent written and oral communication skills