Bursar Associate I

Nightingale Education Group

. Work directly with learners to ensure accuracy of learner accounts .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Utah • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in accounting and finance principles, including ledger management and payment processing, while ensuring accuracy in learner accounts and financial records. Strong customer service skills complement technical abilities in Microsoft Office applications and data computation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounting/Finance ExperienceLedger ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencyCustomer Service ExperienceData Computation Skills

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Hard Skills

Basic AccountingLedger PostingPayment ProcessingData EntryFinancial Record Keeping

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Student Information System (SIS)Microsoft Office Applications

Industry Keywords

Tuition PaymentsAccounts ReceivableHigher EducationFinancial Accuracy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly with learners to ensure accuracy of learner accounts
Coordinate on-time tuition and fee payments with learners
Post payments from all funding sources to the ledger
Manually post relevant fees into the student information system (SIS)
Update learner accounts to reflect refunds
Manage and process learner ledger credits through stipend payments
Update the SIS to reflect payments and ensure ledger accuracy
Participate in other functional projects as they arise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Some college is required; an associate degree in accounting/finance from an accredited institution is preferred
One year of experience with entry-level or basic Accounting/Finance is required
Proficiency in computers and Microsoft Office Applications is required
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals is required
One year of customer service experience is strongly preferred
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and create/read graphs is preferred
Some experience at a higher institution of learning is preferred
Some experience working with a ledger or accounts receivable is preferred
Successful completion of a background check and drug screen required

Benefits

Comp & perks

New Collaborator Orientation travel, lodging, and other accommodations covered
Professional development opportunities
Higher education opportunities
Work-life integration support