Title :Accounts Receivable Technician

Department:Finance and Administrative Services

FLSA:Non-Exempt

Direct Reports:None

Minimum Qualifications:Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field. 
 

Work Experience: Two years experience in Business Administration, Cashiering, Accounts Receivables, and collections experience. Work experience in other related fields will also be taken under consideration.  One year of office experience preferably which must include public contact. 

Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1.     Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and effective oral and written communication/public relation skills.

2.     Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

3.     Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

4.     Excellent computer skills as evidenced by experience with at least one data analysis/business intelligence software product and competence with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word.

5.     High level of attention to detail.

6.     Experience and high-level proficiency with third-party billing, accounts receivable reconciliation.

7.     Working knowledge of policies and procedures in the areas of Financial Aid, Admissions, Registration, and Advising.

8.     Ability to work with a diverse population.

9.     Must be able to work well under pressure.

10.  Basic reconciliations and accounting skills.

11.  Knowledge of Department of Education, Title IV, and FERPA rules.

Essential Functions
Job Duties

 1.     Review curriculum and non-curriculum sponsor authorizations. Set-Up sponsors based on approved documentation. Performs weekly invoicing of student-sponsored accounts. Contact sponsors when the amount due is not paid. 

2.     Coordinate the transmittal of financial aid awards with AR and FA staff. Post Financial Aid awards to student AR files. Review, audit, and process AR vouchers for Financial Aid disbursements. 

3.     Correct and resolve problems with Financial Aid processes. 

4.     Provide Cashiering support when needed. If Head Cashier is absent; AR Technician will also maintain the check registry after receipting of checks and other documents when assigned, mailing documents that are not picked up by the designated time, reconciling daily deposit and other cashier duties as needed. 

5.     Resolve and answers questions related to student accounts. 

6.     Maintain accurate records/files of all AR records. Process delinquent Student and/or Sponsor bad debt (write-offs) and set up proper AR receivable account to track write-offs. 

7.     Perform basic reconciliation (Scholarships-Foundation, Golden Leaf, SECU, etc.). 

8.     Perform Due to/Due from back to the State. 

9.     Performs weekly reconciliation of sponsorship accounts.

10.  Generates new sponsorship accounts as required.

11.  Assists students with Direct Deposit issues.

12.  Process and review of student reimbursement vouchers prior to electronic transfer.

13.  Creates and maintains documentation of business policies and procedures.

14.  Communicate with Director Student Accounts in regards to AR issues/errors in a timely manner. 

15.  Other administrative duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job: 
•Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. 
•Ability to lift, at times, 10 lbs. 
•Good eye/hand dexterity. 
 

Required Working HoursA minimum of a 40-hour work week as determined with the supervisor to allow the employee to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities, including occasional evening and weekend hours. Summer schedules may vary to enable four-day or four-and-one-half