Accounts Receivable Technician

University of Alaska Anchorage

The University of Alaska Anchorage is accepting applications for an Accounts Receivable Technician within the Office of the Bursar. The Office of the Bursar oversees all university receipts and provides responsive, student‑centered financial services. This temporary role-expected to last up to six months-supports daily cashiering operations by posting student account payments, processing departmental deposits, and assisting with campus ID card issuance. The Accounts Receivable Technician also contributes to frontline customer service through our call center, in-person service windows, and departmental email accounts.

The successful candidate will bring general accounting knowledge and experience using standard office programs such as Excel, Word, email platforms, and databases. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to interact professionally with students, staff, and external partners in a student-facing financial services environment. A solutions‑focused approach, attention to detail, and the ability to learn university systems quickly will support success in this role. Experience handling cash in a professional capacity is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of college coursework in Accounting or related field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Anchorage campus; on-site work is required. This is a full-time, non-exempt, temporary staff position working 40 hours per week for up to 6 months. Regular business hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. New hires will be placed on the https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/compensation/salary.php, Grade 77, based on education and experience.

This is a pooled position, and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Jamie Johnston-Eddy, Office of the Bursar, at jljohnstoneddy@alaska.edu.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at mailto:ua-ada@alaska.edu.

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The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or mailto:police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or mailto:uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or mailto:uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/compliance/clery-act/annual-security-reports.html. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing mailto:uas.orca@alaska.edu.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9880141

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