Senior Receivables Specialist

Senior Receivables Specialist

The Senior Receivables Specialist serves as the senior specialist over student accounts and non-student receivables. Coordinates along with the Assistant Treasurer the activities of Accounts Receivable Officer and all Accounts Receivable support staff. Reconciles invoices for special projects.

Associates degree (or equivalent in credit hours) in Accounting and 2 years of experience in accounting and collections. Experience working with student loans, consumer credit or student financial aid preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

General knowledge of accounting, financial aid regulations and collection practices. Knowledge of student/non-student collection practices preferred. Familiar with FERPA, Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act and other laws and regulations regarding financial aid loans and receivables collections.

• 1. Coordinates, with the Assistant Treasurer, activities of the Accounts Receivable Officer, which includes the collection of student and non-student receivables. Coordinates activities of collection agencies and measures the success of the various agencies. Ensures compliance with state & federal regulations governing the collection of accounts receivables. Ensures compliance with FERPA student privacy regulations.
• 2. Coordinates with the Assistant Treasurer for yearly tax offset procedures for Student Receivables. Assists maintaining the tax offset and GEAR spreadsheets with the Assistant Treasurer to ensure balance accuracy.
• 3. Plans, schedules, coordinates and conducts exit interviews and provides necessary information to billing agent for Stafford and Direct Student Loans.
• 4. Responsible for, along with the Accounts Receivable Officer, the daily transport of college deposits to the college’s bank.
• 5. Analyzes and recommends year-end bad debt write-offs in accordance with College policy and enters the transactions in the Banner AR system when all approvals have been given.
• 6. Responsible to ensure that all policies and procedures are followed in A/R recovery. Responsible for coordination and execution of phone calls, letters, emails, etc. of outstanding A/R on a daily basis. Responsible for ensuring that all tracking and follow up communications are made on balances due. Responsible for the timely placement of delinquent accounts with State approved collection agencies.
• 7. Assists during heavy billing periods with phone calls and emails in the Treasurer’s Office.

• Insurance:
  Health/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave:
  Sick/Annual/Parental
• Retirement
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Free CARTA Bus Service
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full Benefits Package –

• Posting Date: 08/25/2026
• Closing Date: 09/08/2026
• Salary: $45,300 - $50,000
• Pay Band: GEN
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• Internal
  
  Title:
  
  Senior Receivables Specialist
• Position Type:
  Classified
• Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration:
  Non-Faculty
• Level:
• Department:
  Treasurer

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job location:

Charleston, SC 29424

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Mailing Address: 66 George St., Charleston, SC 29424

HR Office: 160 Calhoun St., Lightsey Building B36, Charleston, SC 29424