Accounts Receivable and Sponsor Billing Specialist

About the role

The Accounts Receivable & Sponsor Billing Specialist plays a crucial part in the Finance team at Arizona Western College, supporting accurate and timely account management, billing processes, and financial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Serves Students
• Maintain accurate, district-wide electronic student and customer account records within the Colleague system.
• Review accounts for accuracy and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Verify billing and credits for special programs (e.g., Yuma Promise, La Paz Promise).
• Troubleshoot system and account issues while ensuring data integrity and proper documentation.
• Manage third-party sponsorship accounts, including setup, billing, and maintenance.
• Generate and monitor invoices, payments, deposits, and account activity.
• Reconcile related general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and sponsor requirements.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field AND a minimum of two (2) years of accounting or accounts receivable experience, preferably in higher education.
• OR Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field AND a minimum of one (1) year of accounting or accounts receivable experience, preferably in higher education.
• OR An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities, relevant to the essential functions and duties, have been achieved may be considered.

Qualifications

• Salary: $21.81– $23.12 per hour, depending on experience.
• Note: Yuma Campus - Non-Exempt.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Az State Retirement System
• Tuition-free classes for full-time employees and dependents
• Innovative and student-focused institution

Pay

$21.81– $23.12 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Non-Exempt

Notes

Yuma Campus - Non-Exempt

Contact Information

To inquire about this position, contact Arizona Western College Human Resources at (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629 or email: Human.Resources@azwestern.edu.

Arizona Western College is an equal opportunity employer.