Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk

If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Grade: Services 205Pay Range: $20.96 - $30.43

Job Description

The Accounting Clerk performs a range of general clerical, accounting and bookkeeping support functions for the organization. The Accounting Clerk supports WGU departments, updates and maintains financial records, and reports. This role may prepare accounting information to assist in producing financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in accordance with the mission, core values and purpose of the organization.

What You'll Do

• Maintain accounting databases and ensure financial records, documents, and reports are accurate and up to date.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, summaries, and other accounting-related reports.
• Reconcile various financial records and identify discrepancies for timely resolution.
• Assist with month-end reporting activities and accounting processes as needed.
• Monitor student accounts associated with payment plans, scholarships, and other non-standard payment arrangements.
• Partner with students, vendors, and internal departments to resolve billing, payment, and accounts receivable inquiries.
• Support student retention and graduation goals through proactive outreach and inbound telephone support while ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma
• <1 year of experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using bookkeeping programs, accounting software, databases, and Microsoft Office applications.
• High degree of accuracy in data entry, record keeping, and financial reporting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and trustworthiness when handling sensitive financial information.

Bonus Points

• Experience supporting accounts payable
• High volume invoicing
• Experience using Workday

What to Expect

At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration.

We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.

• Introductory call
• Hiring Team Interview

Work Location

This is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City, Utah office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work.

Visa Sponsorship

While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Travel Requirement

This position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.

Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.