Accountant, Senior

The successful candidate will ensure the University effectively manages, protects, and leverages its financial resources. The incumbent will be responsible for the collection and reconciliation of third-party accounts. They will audit and monitor third-party accounts and follow financial policies. They will ensure compliance to federal, state and governing body statutes and policies. They will handle and resolve issues by determining the best approach or action needed to be taken, including making proper adjustments promptly. This position requires skills of critical thinking, conscientiousness, and perseverance. The candidate hired will be one of the faces of the department to external parties, as they will be providing customer service and representing the professionalism of the Bursar's Office and University of Arizona to third-party agencies.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Performs complex accounting activities related to third-party agency billing in accordance with accounting principles and standards to control the institution's financial resources and ensure that it complies with all relevant regulations, laws, and reporting requirements. Invoice third-party agencies on behalf of the University for payments to third-party sponsors which includes employers and various branches of the military. Manage and maintain organized billing system regarding third-party payments. Gather student financial data to create and maintain invoices. Submit invoices electronically, often through online portals, for payment. Collect payments from third-party payers using follow-up efforts.
• Responsible for tracking and reconciling third-party accounts by tracking outstanding invoices and payments. Ensure accuracy of entries and resolve complex billing issues by providing specialized support to third-party agencies on behalf of the University. Daily correspondence with third-party agencies regarding reconciliation and complex billing issues.
• Assist students with their student financial accounts relating to third-party agencies. They will receive letters indicating the third-party agency will be paying their tuition charges for the semester. The individual will maintain these letters of credit and post the intended amounts to student accounts as placeholder payments.
• Analyze and review third-party documentation and set up third-party account records in the Student system to assist with student accounts with allowable charges and payments. Audit third-party agencies financial documents to ensure compliance with University of Arizona and other governing policies.
• Provide customer service to students, departments and third-party agencies; answer questions, review forms, and refer issues to appropriate department when needed. Perform other billing-related duties as requested by supervisor(s).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, professionalism, integrity, and customer service focus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, collaboratively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to review work and proactively act on error resolution
• Flexibility to deal with change and complex situations
• Skill in exercising good judgment and discretion when working with sensitive information and situations
• Strong accounting/bookkeeping background
• Proficient in Outlook and Excel

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required; And minimum 3 year of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.