American College of Education ยท 1 month ago
Finance & Accounting Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$24.03/hr - $24.03/hr
2+ years expAmerican College of Education is a leader in professional development through online programs, dedicated to providing high-quality educational experiences. The Finance & Accounting Specialist will reconcile student payments, assist in managing accounts payable and receivable, and ensure student payment needs are met.
Education
Responsibilities
Reconciles student payments to the student information system and general ledger (ex. credit card payments, lockbox)
Processes award and audit third-party financing arrangements with student accounts to ensuring third-party financing funds are properly received and reported
Reviews and audit student ledgers for charges, scholarships, degree conferral and grants
Manages other payment options for students (ex. payroll, direct bill)
Manages financial holds and department email inbox
Manages and assists with collections which involves outreach to students
Assists with finance and accounting duties as workload requires
Assists with training new hires or team members in cross training
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business or 4 years of related work experience
2-3 years accounting/bursary experience
Demonstrates self-reliance by meeting/exceeding workflow needs
Demonstrates positive attitude and motivation, concern for students, teamwork, and excellent time management skills
Follows established processes as outlined by organization and leadership
Completes assigned duties based on daily business needs and individual skill set
Consistently produces a high volume of quality work
Capable, and adapts as needed, to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision and with other department personnel
Must support and embrace the College's B Corp mission to improve the people and communities we serve through our civic engagement initiatives
Must have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills
Must be 'self-motivated' as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems
Must be collaborative in driving decisions and a team-player
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
Builds and maintains student satisfaction
Recognizes and anticipates student needs
Preferred
Preferred experience with Campus Nexus Student Information System
Benefits
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
HSA and FSA options
Paid parental leave
Paid volunteer time
Tuition reimbursement & reduction programs
Generous PTO
401(k) and employer match
Full-service wellness and EAP program
Employee recognition and awards programs
Employer-paid life & AD&D insurance
Short-term disability
Employer-paid long-term disability
And more..
Company
American College of Education
American College of Education is an online, regionally accredited college.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Bain Capital Double Impact Fund
2026-01-08Private Equity
Leadership Team
Bryce Peterson
Chief Financial Officer
Tony Miller, MSL
Vice President, Field Operations and Partnerships
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