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Purdue University

Accounting Technician, Lead

🇺🇸 Hybrid - West Lafayette, IN

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Finance

🗓️ May 18th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Purdue University is hiring an Accounts Receivable Specialist. This position involves providing support to the Manager of Accounts Receivable, handling billing and payment clerk functions, and ensuring efficient execution of payment processing, billing activities, and customer service. The role requires using systems such as FIAR, Banner, and ECSI for daily operations.

Highlights
  • Support Manager of Accounts Receivable and serve as backup for billing and payment clerk functions.
  • Use FIAR, Banner, and ECSI systems.
  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 4+ years of business-related experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and preferred experience with SAP, Banner, ECSI, FIAR, and Cognos.
  • Minimum 3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience required.
  • Compensation: Non-exempt, eligible for overtime.
  • Retirement eligibility through a non-exempt defined contribution plan.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and generous paid time off.

Accounting Technician, Lead Full Description

Provide support to the Manager of Accounts Receivable and serve as backup for billing and payment clerk functions. Utilize systems such as FIAR, Banner, and ECSI to assist with daily operations. Responsibilities include coordinating and ensuring the efficient execution of payment processing, billing activities, customer service, and other related tasks.
 
Hybrid work will be considered for this position based on the candidate’s location and interest.
 
At Purdue, we believe that the success of every employee – every member of our Boilermaker community – is built on six pillars: Integrity, Respect, Honor, Inclusion, Innovation and Growth. 

What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience
 
Qualified candidates will need:
  • HS diploma or equivalent
  • 4+ years of business-related experience
  • Will accept an equivalent combination of experience and education
 
Skills needed:
  • Problem Solving & Decision-Making: Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, make informed decisions, and act proactively
  • Organization & Time Management: Highly organized with strong time management and attention to detail
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams); experience with SAP, Banner, ECSI, FIAR, and Cognos preferred
  • Accounting Expertise: Minimum of 3 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience with a strong math aptitude and ability to reconcile complex accounts
  • Systems & Data Management: Comfortable working in multiple data systems; understanding of policies, credit, and collection procedures helpful
  • Administrative Skills: Knowledge of clerical procedures, records management, and office protocols
  • Communication: Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills; strong active listening abilities
  • Customer Service: Strong service orientation with a focus on timely, courteous, and accurate support
  • Professionalism & Accountability: Demonstrates responsibility, ethical conduct, and a commitment to quality work and continuous improvement

What is helpful:
  • Bachelors degree in business or related field
  • 2 years of supervisory/people leadership experience

Additional Information:
  • Purdue University 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)
  • Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
  • Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream
  • Administrative and Operational Support 4
  • Pay Band: S050
  • Job Code: 20003320