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University of South Carolina

Student Accounts Billing Coordinator

🇺🇸 Columbia, SC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $45K - $68K

💻 Finance

🗓️ September 9th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of South Carolina is hiring a Student Accounts Billing Coordinator. This role involves managing accounts receivable and billing functions within the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support, including processing billing for housing and Greek life, maintaining financial data in StarRez and Banner systems, and ensuring accurate reconciliation of transactions.

Highlights
  • Review and process student account billing for housing, Greek life, and other areas within Student Affairs and Academic Support.
  • Oversee setup, maintenance, and reconciliation of financial data in StarRez and Banner systems.
  • Manage data feeds and balance semester fee loads to ensure correct account credits and debits.
  • Prepare and process internal and external billing and associated financial documents.
  • Support adhoc projects with research, data analysis, and reporting.
  • Provide cross coverage by cross training with other Accounts Receivable Analysts.
  • Required software knowledge includes StarRez, Banner, Peoplesoft, and Touchnet.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Compensation ranges from $45,133 to $67,699 annually.
  • Serves the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support, including over 9,000 first-year students and multiple Greek organizations and housing units.

Student Accounts Billing Coordinator Full Description

Student Accounts Billing Coordinator
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. 

We are only accepting applications submitted by October 23, 2025. 

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Posting Number  | STA00734PO25
Job Family  | Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis
Job Function  | Accounts Receivable
USC Market Title  | Accounts Receivable Analyst
Link to USC Market Title  | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/164825
Job Level  | P1 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)  | Student Accounts Billing Coordinator
Campus  | Columbia
Work County  | Richland
College/Division  | Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department  | SAAS Finance
State Pay Band  | 5
Approved Starting Salary  | $45,133
Advertised Salary Range  | $45,133 - $67,699
Location of Vacancy  | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time  | Full Time
Hours per Week  | 37.5
Work Schedule  | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday

Work schedule may vary to meet the needs of the department

Basis  | 12 months
Job Search Category  | Fiscal Accounting
 
About USC 
About University of South Carolina  | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
 
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

 Position Description 
Advertised Job Summary  | Student Accounts Billing Coordinator

Do you have experience in billing or reconciliation? Are you a “details” person who enjoys finding opportunities for process improvement? Do you enjoy working with data and reviewing transactions for accuracy? Can you provide excellent customer service and follow-up?

The Student Accounts Billing Coordinator for Student Affairs and Academic Support (SAAS) is responsible for performing professional duties related to accounts receivable and billing process within the Division of SAAS. The Student Accounts Billing Coordinator will be a member of the division’s centralized finance team. The division includes Student Affairs, Student Life, Student Health and Well-Being, Student Success, Residential Experience, University 101 and the National Resource Center for the First Year Experience.

Primary Duties: Student Account Billing: Review and process billing for various areas within the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support to include housing and Greek life. Oversee, set-up, maintain, and reconcile all financials feeding through the StarRez and/or Banner systems for on campus housing (including University residence halls and Greek Village). Data Management: Assist with the ongoing management of data feeds and financial transactions. Balance and reconcile big semester fee loads to ensure all monies are credited/debited to the correct accounts. Internal and External Billing: Prepare and process internal and external billing for various areas within the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support.

Perks: Generous annual and sick leave accruement, along with 13 paid holidays. An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolina’s capitol city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work! Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance. Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Working at a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience.

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Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience  | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials   
Preferred Qualifications  | Experience with billing and financial transactions; experience with reconciliation
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities  | Knowledge of or ability to learn University systems. Ability to act as a liaison with internal and external departments and agencies. Ability to balance and reconcile accounts. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer and personal services. Knowledge of office management and organizational concepts. Ability to proficiently apply mathematical concepts, plan and implement processes to ensure accurate billing and efficient collection/reconciliation of accounts. Ability to develop, interpret and analyze financial data and reports. skilled with planning, assigning, reviewing, and supervising the work of others. Outstanding organizational skills, time management and the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, are critical to this position.
 
Job Duties 
Job Duty  | Student Account Billing: Review and process billing for various areas within the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support to include housing and Greek life. Oversee, set-up, maintain, and reconcile all financials feeding through the StarRez and/or Banner systems for on campus housing (including University residence halls and Greek Village). This includes rent, activity fee, supplemental education fees, UTS and PO Box, application fees, fines/damages, Greek meal plans, fraternity/sorority fees, etc.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 35Job Duty  | Data Management: Assist with the ongoing management of data feeds and financial transactions. Balance and reconcile big semester fee loads to ensure all monies are credited/debited to the correct accounts. Review all daily financial adjustments made through the StarRez assignments system. Approve adjustments and upload to Banner daily. Assist with processing of all Housing application cancellations. Process refunds through Touchnet. Communicate with the assignments team and Residence Life regarding issues in the system related to financials that need correcting.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 35Job Duty  | Internal and External Billing: Prepare and process internal and external billing for various areas within the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support. Prepare financial documents when needed.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 10Job Duty  | AdHoc Projects: Support adhoc projects and initiatives of the department through research, data analysis or reporting as needed.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 10Job Duty  | Miscellaneous: Cross train with other AR Analysts within the department to provide cross coverage within the office. Complete miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 10
 Position Attributes 
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive  | No
Hazardous weather category  | Essential
 Posting Detail Information 
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Desired Start Date  |
Job Open Date  | 09/08/2025
Job Close Date  | 10/23/2025
Open Until Filled  | No

Special Instructions to Applicant  | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by October 23, 2025.
 

Quicklink for Posting  | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193502

EEO Statement  | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience? 
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. List of References and Contact Information