Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job no: 495211
Work type: Faculty Full-Time
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Categories: Accounting, Student Affairs

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Type of Appointment: Full time - Regular

Job Summary: The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for managing and processing incoming payments from customers, maintaining accurate records of accounts receivable transactions, and assisting with various accounting tasks to ensure the financial health of the organization.

• 45% Customer Service
  • Respond to inquiries from students, parents, staff and faculty regarding billing issues, payment methods, and account balances in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Address student concerns or disputes regarding invoices or payments and work to resolve them promptly.
  • Evaluate and accurately process credit balances on student and vendor accounts.
  • Communicate and coordinate with the Accounts Receivable Manager regarding cashier operations, training, scheduling, and other job‑related issues.
• 25% Payment Processing
  • Receive and process payments from students, and other entities via various payment methods, such as cash, checks and money orders.
  • Record all incoming payments in the accounting system and allocate them to the appropriate students or vendor accounts.
  • Verify the accuracy of billing data and resolve any discrepancies or errors.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies between payments and invoices.
• 25% Determine by department needs
• 5% Other duties as assigned

High school diploma or equivalent;
Associate's Degree or relevant certification in Accounting or Finance preferred.

• One year of related cashier experience.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, revenue recognition, and accounts receivable management practices.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record‑keeping.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

• Proven experience in accounts receivable analysis, billing, or financial analysis role.
• Proficiency in using accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Quick Books) and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and draw meaningful insights.

• Two or more years working with cash, banking, higher education, and/or customer service.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial record‑keeping and analysis.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with internal stakeholders and external customers.

Background Check: Passing pre‑employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan, holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual vacation and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program.

Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment.