Student Accounts Coordinator

George Mason University Korea is seeking a passionate and service-oriented Student Accounts Coordinator who enjoys supporting students and contributing to a welcoming campus environment.

The Coordinator will assist with daily financial operations, support cross-departmental collaboration, and contribute to key initiatives under the guidance of Mason Korea leadership. This role offers hands-on experience in billing, reconciliation, compliance, and financial systems within a structured and team-oriented environment.

The Finance and Planning team currently consists of three members, and this position reports to the Executive Director of Finance and Planning.
 

Specific functions and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Student Tuition (70%)

Assessment, Invoicing, Collections, and Communication 

• Support student billing operations, including maintaining student records, verifying registered credits, and preparing tuition rate information.
• Process tuition invoices, payments, deposits, and refunds, and assist with reconciliation of student accounts and scholarship transactions.
• Assist in monitoring installment payment plans and preparing accounts receivable aging reports for review.
• Support follow-up communication regarding outstanding balances and coordinate financial holds with the Fairfax campus.
• Assist with student orientation sessions by sharing tuition information and supporting related communication channels.
• Provide support to students participating in tuition waiver, financial aid, and veterans’ benefits programs, including preparation of third-party invoices and coordination with the Fairfax campus.

System Administration, Data Management and Help desk 

• Assist with uploading billing data from IFBank Korea into the AR module in Oracle Cloud and support reconciliation of installment plans and collections.
• Support basic system administration functions, including supplier and customer setup, employee access updates, exchange rate uploads, and routine financial transaction postings.
  
• Support communication with IBK and IFBank to verify student payment information and assist with tuition-related updates during student orientation.

Tax Compliance and Regulatory Reporting 

• Assist in preparing annual Form 1098-T documentation for reporting to the U.S. campus in Fairfax, Virginia.
• Prepare and support submission of annual Hometax reports for students’ education-related tax benefits in compliance with Korean regulations.
• Assist in compiling and reconciling donation data in coordination with External Affairs and support Hometax reporting processes.

Expense Management and P-Card Administration (20%)

• Assist in reviewing and processing employee expense reports and corporate card reimbursements in accordance with university policies.
• Verify supporting documentation and required approvals prior to processing.
• Support reconciliation of Finance and Travel P-Card transactions in Oracle Cloud, including monthly corporate credit card reconciliations.
• Review expense amounts and account allocations for accuracy and escalate discrepancies as needed.

General Finance and Audit Support (10%)

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Executive Director and Senior Fiscal Coordinator.
• Assist with monthly bookkeeping and routine financial entries.
• Support preparation of documentation and schedules for annual audit processes.
  

Required Qualification: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in accounting or finance (entry-level candidates with relevant internship experience may be considered).
• Fluency in English and Korean (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of experience working in an international school, multi-campus, or international institutional environment (e.g., similar to Mason Korea).
• At least one (1) year of experience processing employee expense reports and corporate card reconciliations in accordance with institutional policies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Customer-Service Mindset with Clear Communication : Ability to explain financial matters clearly and professionally to students, parents, and non-finance colleagues.
• Detail-Oriented with High Integrity : Demonstrates strong attention to detail while handling confidential financial information with discretion and compliance awareness.
• Foundational Accounting Competence with Growth Orientation : Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn and develop applied knowledge of accounts receivable principles, including billing, collections, aging analysis, and revenue recognition within a structured financial environment.

Pay Bands

• Coordinator: KRW 38,000,000 – 43,000,000 per year, based on relevant prior work experience.

To Apply 
For full consideration, applicants should do the following
. Submit applications in our hiring site (click on "Apply for this Job" on the right)

• A cover letter that explains your interest in the position and any other relevant experience. 

• Current curriculum vitae. 

• At least three references with full contact information. References will not be contacted without consent from applicants. 

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit their application by May 17, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.