Job Description
Req Id:  36867
Job Title:  Accounting Technician, Senior
City:  Fort Wayne
Job Description: 

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site, Accounting Technician, Senior (36867) in the Bursar Department. The pay for this position is $18.00/hr.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provides oversight for Student Organizations to assure that appropriate fiscal controls are in place and that account management occurs in a timely, appropriate manner. 
  • Ensure a high level of support for student activities conducted by recognized organizations, and monitor University policies for impact on student activities from a fiscal approval perspective.
  • Reconciliation of ecommerce and ACH transactions for reconciliation as needed.
  • Support Financial Aid office with federal work study program by entering student payroll into student information system.
  • Back-up support to front office clerks when needed.
  • Analyze account balances and respond to inquiries.
  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field.
  • 3 years of customer service experience with experience in cashiering, cash handling/collection, and reconciliation required.
  • Skills in general PC applications-word processing and spreadsheet use/creation.
  • Knowledge of University or ERP systems, helpful.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and organize workflow.

Benefits:

  • Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
  • Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
  • Insurance starts on first day of employment.
  • Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
  • Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

 Additional Information:

  • Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position.
  • FLSA:  Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)

 

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/EA employer.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt
Posting Start Date:  4/15/25