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Student Accounts Specialist

University of North Carolina Asheville
$40,000-$42,000
United States, North Carolina, Asheville
1 University Heights (Show on map)
Nov 08, 2025
Posting Details
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Posting Number S0666
Classification Title Accounting Technician
Overall Position Competency Advanced
Working Title Student Accounts Specialist
Position Number 000100
FLSA Non-Exempt
NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN09 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)
Recruitment Range $40,000-$42,000
Position Summary
The UNC Asheville Student Accounts Office seeks to provide a high level of support to the University and its stakeholders that is competent, approachable, reliable, empathic, and responsive. The Student Accounts Specialist is responsible for representing these pillars in both attitude and action.
The Student Accounts Specialist position primarily performs accounting functions, cashiering responsibilities with a customer service mindset to aid the Student Accounts Office in its duties. This position plays an integral role in researching and communicating account information with students, parents, and vendors. This position also has a close working relationship with Budget and Finance, Office of Financial Aid, Registrar's Office, and various other departments on campus.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Student refund processing
  • Specialized & third-party billings
  • Cashiering duties
  • Reconciliations
  • Assisting the Accounting team with year-end documentation and preparation of financial statement notes
  • Working with both third party and state auditors during the audit process.


This position reports to the Director of Student Accounts and often assists with projects for process improvements that increase efficiency and automate tasks.
Division Budget and Finance
Department Finance - Controller
Full-Time / Part- Time Full-Time
Months per Year 12 Months
Time Limited Position No
If time-limited, length of assignment Not Applicable
Minimum Education/Experience/Skills
High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills
A Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting.
The preferred candidate is customer service oriented, demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, is highly proficient with computer software applications including MS Office (specifically Excel) and Google Applications, and is a proactive problem solver. They must be able to work independently with a high level of professionalism, be well organized, flexible, and be able to manage and meet demanding deadlines.
Candidates who have experience with the Ellucian Banner System, U.S. Department of Education regulations, and/or North Carolina state government are strongly preferred.
Work Schedule and Hours
Typical work schedule is Monday- Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some over-time may be required to meet various deadlines.
Competency Profile http://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/comp-profiles
Posting Detail Information




Special Instructions Summary
Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. ( EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned.

Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Posting Date 11/07/2025
Closing Date 11/27/2025
Open Until Filled No
Applied = 0

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