Accounts Receivable Specialist

Benefits

• health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in an accounts receivable capacity.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently.
• Detail-oriented and demonstrates a “can do” positive attitude.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
• Self-starter with solid organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities or reprioritization of projects.
• Strong communication skills—verbal and written.
• Demonstrate proficient use of job-specific software applications and automated information systems and keep abreast of current technologies, seeking and implementing opportunities for efficiencies.
• Ability to manage documents and information in digital format.
• Ability to quickly learn computer software applications, such as Ellucian Banner and Argos.
• Excellent skills in MS Excel and Word.
• Not-for-profit accounting experience in a private college setting.
• Knowledge of Ellucian Banner Finance software.
• Knowledge of Touch Net software.
• Knowledge of Argos report writing software.

• RESPECT : for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students.
• INTEGRITY : including accountability, transparency and ethics.
• CREATIVITY : fostering flexibility and innovation.
  
  COLLABORATION : across disciplines and with all partners.
• EXCELLENCE : in all we do.

• Provide excellent customer service and information on a variety of topics related to Student Accounts to students, staff, parents, and community members, via various communication methods, including in-person, phone, virtual meetings, and email.
• Responsible for prompt and accurate posting of incoming payments (wire transfers, mailed checks, etc.) and scholarship receivables.
• Process payments through a remote deposit system and retain organized back up for audit and record keeping.
• Assist with maintenance of tuition tables and ensure accurate student billing.
• Support annual 1098-T tax form production and distribution.
• Maintain and update parking pass/ticket database.
• Manage and ensure accurate timely posting and reconciliation for billing attached to student accounts from campus safety, housing, and other student account related charges.
• Manage entries for waivers for health insurance charges.
• Responsible for billing and collections from students and various third-party organizations.
• Bill third party sponsors in accordance with each entities’ specifications.
• Assist with the review and the adjustment of student billings in order to post and process credit bills (refunds) to student accounts.
• Prepare schedules for annual financial audit.
• Comply with all federal and state policies, guidelines, and regulations.
• Follow policies and procedures to ensure positive, effective, and open relationships with all clients of Student Accounts, including students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Utilize Argos reporting software to produce accounts receivable related reports.
• Other duties and special projects may be assigned to meet department and University needs.
• Serve as primary back-up for Accounts Receivable Manager.
• Assist in the review of current ERP for efficient utilization of the financial modules.
• Routinely update and maintain desk procedures for all job duties.
• Participation and assistance is expected at major campus special events, such as commencement and convocation ceremonies.