Accounts Receivable Specialist - Part-Time (20-25 hours/week)

About the role

About Sewickley Academy Distinguished by its rigorous academics, outstanding faculty, and highly motivated student body, Sewickley Academy is Pittsburgh’s longest-standing coeducational independent Junior Pre-Kindergarten-12 day school. Our mission is to elevate knowledge, character, and community through an intentionally extraordinary and innovative education. At the Academy, every student is encouraged to explore their passions and excel while embracing their authentic selves. With the recent completion of state-of-the-art computer science and robotics classrooms and new athletic facilities, the Academy is poised for the continued expansion of our STEM and athletic programs. We believe strongly in the importance and value of a well-rounded education in academics, the arts, athletics, and community service. Our faculty and staff from all departments and divisions work together to create an environment of encouragement and support by inspiring students to reach their goals and develop a love of learning.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for maintaining accuracy in all areas of accounts receivable operations, overseeing and processing incoming payments, and ensuring incoming revenue is secured properly through the accurate verification and posting of receipts. We are seeking a reliable team member for a part-time role. The successful candidate must be available to work a fixed schedule with the same hours each week. This is an in-office position, and all work must be performed on-site. Remote work is not available.

Why Pittsburgh? Pittsburgh is a vibrant, mid-sized city known for its affordability, convenience, and strong sense of community. Set at the confluence of three rivers and surrounded by rolling hills, it offers the energy of city living with easy access to parks, trails, and outdoor recreation. The region is a national hub for healthcare, technology, education, and research, and is home to world-class institutions such as Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, and the University of Pittsburgh. A strong economy, growing startup culture, and established cultural institutions foster a collaborative and innovative professional environment. Residents value the area’s excellent public and independent schools, attainable homeownership, and high quality of life. With its distinct neighborhoods, thriving food and arts scene, passionate sports culture, and welcoming spirit, Pittsburgh is a place where people quickly feel at home and choose to stay.

Responsibilities

• Create and process customer invoices in adherence to billing schedules
• Apply, with high level of detail, customer payments to correct accounts
• Generate statements, reminders, and follow-up correspondence to facilitate payments
• Monitor accounts receivable aging report to proactively identify potential concerns
• Assist with month-end close with preparation of cash deposit reconciliations
• Manage the collections process, including follow-up calls on delinquent accounts
• Collaborate with Advancement to reconcile fundraising cash deposits
• Oversee scheduling and logistics for student transportation, including daily routes, field trips, and extracurricular activities
• Serve as the primary contact for transportation vendors, parents, and staff, addressing transportation needs and concerns
• Act as billing liaison between Sewickley Academy and Metz Culinary Management our outs