Business Office Accounting Specialist
Your Path to Success • Rio Grande, OH • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Oct 1, 2026
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform monthly and periodic account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Execute and validate financial data imports between accounting, student information, and other operational systems.
- Generate and distribute collections reports, aging schedules, and other financial management reports.
- Assist with accounts receivable functions, including student receivable review, billing processes, payment reconciliation, collections activities, and account maintenance.
- Analyze financial transactions and investigate variances as needed.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation within institutional ERP systems, including financial and student information systems.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies and accounting procedures. Assist in maintaining compliance with federal, state, institutional, and grant-related financial requirements.
- Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Prepare documentation and assist with internal and external audit requests.
- Perform other accounting, business office, and operational duties as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Associate degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance, or a related field required.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
- One to three years of accounting, bookkeeping, business office, or related experience preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered to meet qualifications above.
- Experience in higher education finance, student accounts, ERP systems, or governmental accounting preferred.
- Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, accounts receivable, or collections activities is desirable.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to perform repetitive keyboard and data entry functions.
- Professional office environment with regular interaction with faculty, staff, students, and external customers.
- Standard business hours with occasional additional hours as needed to meet operational deadlines.
Qualified applicants must send a cover letter (detailing their interest and qualifications), updated resume, and the names and contact information of at least three references to Jeremy Heffernan, Community College Treasurer, through the University's online applicant portal.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position is open until filled. Background check and official transcripts required prior to hire. For additional information about Rio, please visit: www.rio.edu
The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is America's unique private/public institution of higher education designed to provide learners the opportunity to attain a high-quality, high-value education. Our personalized, learner-centered environment promotes successful lives, careers, and responsible citizenship. The campus of the university and community college is nestled in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio, and is adjacent to the original Bob Evans Farms and Homestead in Rio Grande. .
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