Accounts Receivable Specialist
Job in
Hampton, Virginia, 23669, USA
Listed on 2026-07-23
Listing for:
Virginia Community College System
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-07-23
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk -
Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Posting Summary
Working Title Accounts Receivable Specialist Role Title Admin and Office Spec III Role Code 19013-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number Agency Virginia Peninsula Community College Division Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div) Work Location Hampton - 650 Hiring Range $50,000-$57,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 2-Professionals Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options?
-Telework options are subject to change based on business needs
- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; some evenings and weekends may be required
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Virginia Peninsula Community College changes lives, empowers students to succeed, and enhances the social and economic vitality of the region through high-quality education and workforce training, excellent service, and innovative partnerships.
The purpose of this position is to provide excellent customer service, student account maintenance, and revenue and receivable transactions processing for the College in Compliance with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Community College System (VCCS), and Virginia Peninsula Community College policies and procedures.
The duties include responding to all individuals contacting the Student Accounting Office in a timely, courteous, and professional manner. Processing payments accurately and timely to student and third-party accounts. Preparing cash/check deposits for the bank. Preparing deposit batches with adequate supporting documentation and accurately keying to Administrative Information System (AIS) according to Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) manual. Reconciling all deposits recorded in AIS from various online payment and refunding systems and banks.
Processing third party and student billing (including dual enrollment), collections and cash application/waivers processing for invoices. Processing financial aid award postings, refunds, and reconciliations. Prepare DOE drawdown requests, bank wires and transfers and journal entries for financial aid processes. Process non-financial aid refunds including batch and manual process, funding requests and reconciliations.
This position is expected to exemplify the principles detailed in the College's Culture of Care framework, actively contributing to a supportive and thriving environment for our students, staff, and broader community.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
* Required:
* Considerable work-related experience performing technical accounting support duties, including posting, balancing, adjusting, maintaining, and reconciling accounts and financial records according to established policies and procedures.
* Considerable experience performing detailed work with numerical data and making mathematical calculations accurately.
* Considerable experience verifying the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings of fiscal transactions.
* Relevant experience answering student/customer inquiries and providing solutions and resolutions.
* Ability to work at all campus locations.
* Previous experience in accounts receivable and/or customer service.
Knowledge
* Thorough knowledge of student financial aid processes and terminology.
* Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
* Thorough knowledge of account analysis and fund accounting.
* Thorough knowledge and understanding of state fiscal policies.
* Thorough knowledge and understanding of student accounts.
* Complete knowledge of customer service and business telephone etiquette
.Skills
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
* Effective oral and written communication skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work with individuals at all levels.
* Attention to detail with a focus on thoroughness and quality.
* Strong mathematical…
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