Student Accounts Receivable Specialist (University)

Job Summary:

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. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Dean of Administration, Operations and Services for the College of Osteopathic Medicine, incumbent is responsible for 1 shift, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week.  Incumbents are subject to hours beyond the normal workday.

Job Responsibilities:

•    Maintain, analyze, and collect student accounts;  

•    Coordinate and communicate with students, parents, faculty, staff, and vendors in management of financial affairs in order to meet obligations to the University.

•    Analyze, plan and implement the registration and payment process demonstrated through active collection of monies on student accounts in order to maximize cash flow, assuring appropriate payment of accounts by all students, and processing student refunds as applicable.  

•    Deposit all monies collected according to established guidelines; prepare appropriate 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 liason for the Business Office and other internal departments and external agencies.  

•    Perform other accountabilities/responsibilities as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge/Education: 

Bachelors degree in business with a minimum of 12 hours in accounting.

Experience:

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/prioritize a demanding workload. Excellent time manangement, 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. 

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge/Education: 

Bachelors degree in accounting.

Experience:

Three-Four (3-4) years of accounts receivable experience with cash handling, accounting, billing, and collections. Knowledge of mathematics and basic accounting principles. Demonstrated analytical skills in basic accounts receivable, accounting, billing, and collections. Ability to multitask and organize/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.  Ability to accurately perform the following in Excel is a plus: sort, filter, and format data, utilize formulas, and create pivot tables.  Higher education experience and familiarity with automated receivable systems preferred.