Student Accounts Receivable Specialist (University)

About the role

Responsible for the billing, analysis, customer service, and collection of student accounts, including University cashiering functions, accounting support, and any written and verbal correspondence with students, faculty, staff, and/or vendors intended to procure maximum cash to support operations of the BUCOM. Facilitates the daily operations for the BUCOM in collaboration with the University Business and Financial Services Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, analyze, and collect student accounts
• Coordinate and communicate with students, parents, faculty, staff, and vendors in management of financial affairs to meet University obligations
• Analyze, plan, and implement the registration and payment process to maximize cash flow, ensure appropriate payment of accounts, and process student refunds
• Deposit all monies collected according to established guidelines and prepare paperwork for posting deposits into the general ledger system
• Carry out general accounting tasks according to standard procedures in coordination with the Finance Manager to create accounting entries and maintain related documentation
• Monitor and develop efforts to ensure optimal service and operation in all student account related areas of the Business Office
• Serve as a liaison for the Business Office with other internal departments and external agencies
• Perform other accountabilities or responsibilities as assigned or directed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business with a minimum of 12 hours in accounting
• Two (2) years of accounts receivable experience
• Knowledge of mathematics and basic accounting principles
• Demonstrated analytical skills in basic accounts receivable, accounting, billing, and collections
• Ability to multitask and organize or prioritize a demanding workload
• Excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Proven customer service, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness
• Technically competent and proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Three to four (3-4) years of accounts receivable experience with cash handling, accounting, billing, and collections
• Ability to accurately perform the following in Excel: sort, filter, and format data; utilize formulas; and create pivot tables
• Higher education experience and familiarity with automated receivable systems

Schedule

1 shift, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. Incumbents are subject to hours beyond the normal workday.