We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to support Student Finance at our beautiful lakeside campus. In this role, you’ll perform advanced accounting duties related to student billing, collections, payment processing, and financial reporting. You’ll apply your expertise in accounting principles to ensure the accuracy of student accounts, reconcile financial data, and maintain compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations.

This position is key to maintaining the integrity of student financial data and transactions. You’ll coordinate third-party and sponsored billing, manage delinquent account resolution, process student refunds, and support non-student invoicing. You’ll also prepare audit documentation, assist in developing internal controls, and recommend improvements to systems and procedures to enhance efficiency and data security.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relational database systems, along with strong analytical skills, independence, discretion, and the ability to interpret complex regulations and instructions, are key to success in this role. Strong leadership, customer service, and technical skills round out the ideal candidate. It would be helpful to also have a background in higher education, government, or similarly regulated environments to be highly successful in this role.

Apply today and join our amazing team!

Enjoy excellent benefits, including retirement  
15 vacation days per year 
12 sick days per year
14 paid holidays
Tuition assistance

Job Description linked below: (some job boards may not include active links so please click Apply Now on the NIC website or go to www.nic.edu/jobs to see full details); 

 Sr. Accountant - Student Finance.docx

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of four years full-time equivalent related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Starting pay range: $57,566 - $69,079
Pay Grade: P7 To see full Professional Pay Grade Salary Structures click here 

Work Site Location: Coeur d' Alene Campus
Work Schedule: typical college schedule is Mon-Thurs 7:30-5:00, Fri 7:30-2:30

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and proof of degree if required for this position. 

Application materials include:  resume, cover letter

Applications ONLY accepted through the North Idaho College Website!

Senior Accountant – Student Finance

Work type: Full-time Staff
Location: Coeur d'Alene
Category: Accounting & Finance
Hiring range: $57,566 - $69,079
Join our Student Finance team as a Senior Accountant, where you'll play a key role in student billing, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulations. If you have strong analytical skills, independence, and discretion, learn more and apply today!
Closes: May 23, 2025