Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description

The purpose of this position is to maintain records of accounts receivable and oversee a part-time college cashier for all incoming cash and/or checks from external sources and for all auxiliary operations.

• Review and approve daily cash receipts and DCA packets
• Prepare daily cash analysis reports
• Dispatch appropriate cash certification reports to Raleigh
• Ensure that all accounts receivable are current
• Create sponsors and control charges paid by third parties
• Maintain files on students authorized to engage in charge transactions
• Maintain restrictions on student accounts
• Handle general public tactfully on a daily basis while remaining sensitive to their needs
• Serve as liaison for E‑Campus Bookstore
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

• Disburse and maintain records for all petty cash accounts
• Maintain records for all returned checks from students and customers deposited to the college bank accounts
• Coordinate collection with the Senior Accountant
• Process and control all bad‑debt accounts receivable
• Process 1098 tax forms
• Process financial aid refunds
• Process student refunds for curriculum and continuing‑education programs
• Maintain records/balances on student short‑term loans
• Process return to Title IV reports
• Conduct budget reviews, RJE monthly, AJEs as needed
• Serve as cashier for all cash, checks, credit cards, and money orders for the college (as scheduled)
• Cover bookstore as scheduled

Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Accounting experience in the private or public sector; specifically in accounts receivable for at least 2 years.

• Experience with accounting software applications
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office for spreadsheets, word processing, and email

A complete benefits package is offered to full‑time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long‑term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.