Accounts Receivable Assistant - Student Accounts

Accounts Receivable Assistant - Student AccountsThe Accounts Receivable Assistant - Student Accounts serves as the "face" of accounting to those calling about account balances, charges, invoices, etc. This person assists with registration and other functions of Accounts Receivable.Essential Job Functions:Answers the telephone and emails and responds to questions related to tuition, loan or other accounts receivable balances for students, faculty, staff or othersMails monthly billing statementsVerifies payments received in mail and night deposit boxApproves and records student requested changes to tuition payment plansEnters all Monthly Payment Plan changes on student accounts.Enters and post GL editsSends monthly collection letters for past due payments related to AR, RT, LN and TuitionTransfer accounts to the collection agency as neededUpdate addresses in the database including mail forwardingServes as a backup for the window cashier and accounting clerkServes as backup to Bursar for check refund approvals and approving daily depositsPerforms other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.Education:The person in this position should have a minimum of a high school diploma.Experience:The person in this position is required to have at least two years of previous work experience related to customer service, accounting or accounts receivable. Secretarial experience is also preferred.

The person in this position should also have strong Word and Excel skills.Supervision:The person in this position will supervise no one.The person in this position will report to the Bursar.Work Environment:The person in this position will work in a typical office environment.Equipment:The person in this position will use the following equipment: computer, calculator, etc.