Accounting Specialist

Job Title: Accounting Specialist - Bursar Location: Indianapolis – Downtown Campus Job Type: Full-time Classification: N-5 Salary Range: $19.23 - $21.64 per hour (based on experience) Reports To: Assistant Director, Bursar Who We Are: Ivy Tech is Indiana’s community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana’s communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success. Our Values: • Empathy: We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are. • Integrity: We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State. • Agility: We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State. • Impact: We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana. ***RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION*** Required Skills & Competencies:   Ability to work collaboratively: Promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued. Strong organizational and time management skills: Handle multiple tasks and prioritize according to business needs. Customer Service skills: Work with various backgrounds represented by our student body, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. Technology skills: Work with multiple computer software programs. Attention to Detail: Able to maintain accurate case notes and follow up on various student processes in a timely manner. Multitasking & Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities in a dynamic environment.   Key Responsibilities:   The following is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.   Front line responsibilities Take payment for student accounts Serve as knowledge resource for other front-line staff 3rd Party Billing Scholarship receipt and account management Voucher receipt and account management Lead on outreach for past due balances Serve as backfill for primary frontline or third-party billing responsibilities Education & Experience: Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma Strong Excel knowledge Previous knowledge and experience with cash management and accounting receivables. Experience with working in multiple systems.   Why Join Us? Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful projects. Collaborate with a team of skilled professionals. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Continuous learning and…