Accounts Receivable Specialist III

About the role

ECC Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Responsibilities

• Cookbook the third-party billing system, by working with students, external agencies and multiple internal departments.
• Monitor accounts for failed payments and credit card charge-backs by students and multiple internal departments.
• Reconcile all cash and credit card receipts on a daily basis and prepare the appropriate forms.
• Count the vault and reconcile any discrepancy.
• Aid the Finance Department during monthly bank and Gl reconciliations.
• Aid the Early Childhood Lab School and Corporate Training Department with invoice processing and collections.
• Aid the Student Accounts Coordinator as required.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in accounting, with a minimum of three years experience in accounting, including generally accepted accounting principles and the handling of confidential information or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Considerable skill in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Access and Publisher.
• Considerable skill in organizing work to meet established deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Working skill in interpersonal interaction to be applied to a variety of individuals with differing education, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Working skill in verbal and written communication.
• Working skill in operating a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment as well as learning and adapting to new and updated programs and technology.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when required by the department’s needs.

Qualifications

• Additional college level accounting courses preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Ability to communicate with students and departments regarding accounts.
• Confidentiality of privileged information.
• Sensitivity, understanding and respect of diverse populations within the workplace.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter)
• Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
• Time Off with Pay
• Professional Development/Expense
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay

This is a Full-Time Support Staff position at grade 12, with an annual salary range of $41,926 to $55,901. The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

Schedule

M-F Hours vary depending upon department needs. Some evening hours required.