Helpmates Staffing Services Hiring for AP Accountant | $32-$33 hourly | Fast hire! Job at Orange, CA Full Time

We are seeking an AP Accountant to provide detailed and accurate administrative, accounting, collections and customer service for a temp to hire opportunity with a higher education institution in Orange County!

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The AP Accountant will be responsible to:

• Accurate review of student accounting details.

• Clearly and concisely identify potential problems and resolve them.

• Accurately correct accounting discrepancies to ensure accuracy of student accounts and month end statements.

• Research and resolve complex account issues regarding payment plans, monthly billing statements, registration drops and adds, and financial aid issues and coordinate resolution with students, parents and other university departments.

• Clearly and concisely counsel students and parents on financial agreements with the university based on policy and professional judgement to ensure timely payment and follow up on past due accounts.

• Coordinate student account activity and account adjustments with other university departments.

• Accurately calculate and process student refunds based on federal and university policy.

• Request stop payment on student refund checks as needed.

• Analyze student accounts to determine registration eligibility and update proper restriction codes in system.

• Update and maintain accurate payment and financial aid codes in the system.

• Assist in special projects and other duties assigned

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The AP Accountant requirements:

• Two years of Accountant experience with strong Accounts Payable skills.

• Good organizational skills and technical skills and ability to work under deadlines.

• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills, problem solving skills, and demonstrated ability to handle adverse situations with tact and diplomacy.

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Campus Solutions is a +

• Strong comfort level with MS Excel

• Schedule: 100% onsite Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

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Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Pay: $32.00 – $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Orange, CA 92866: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accountant: 2 years (Preferred)
• MS Excel: 2 years (Preferred)
• Accounts payable: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location