UNIVERSITY RECEIVABLES ANALYST, Research Finance & Property Management

University Receivables Analyst

The Miscellaneous Receivables Analyst is a key member of the Research Financial Operations team at Boston University. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Accounts Receivable and Cash Operations, this role supports the University's financial operations by ensuring receivables are properly recorded, monitored, and resolved in accordance with institutional policies, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and applicable regulatory requirements. This position serves as a key liaison to internal departments and external customers, providing guidance on invoices, payment processing, and account resolution while contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency.

Major duties of this position also include:

• Independently manage the billing lifecycle for university receivables, including invoice creation, payment application, adjustments, refunds, and deposits.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of accounts receivable and cash activity in the general ledger.
• Reconcile receivables accounts and resolve discrepancies related to billing, payments, and cash applications.
• Serve as the primary contact for departments, faculty, staff, and external customers regarding billing and receivables inquiries.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and customer concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Support daily cash operations and contribute to maintaining balance and integrity of financial systems.
• Boston University supports a flexible work environment for authorized staff members. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (i.e., remote work up to three (3) days per week), after completion of a successful observation period.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2-3 years of work experience, preferably in a university or cash management environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize routine tasks and ad-hoc requests.
• Intermediate skills utilizing Excel, including complex formulas to acquire, organize, and analyze data.
• Ability to work (both independently and in conjunction with others) effectively and cooperatively in a small, collegial team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with analyzing detailed records, legacy accounting systems, and SAP.

Benefits/Other Information:

• Boston University's generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off!
• Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University. Note: the remission benefit extends to dependents as well. For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page.
• The department of Financial Affairs at Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity among its staff and students. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building a team that is inclusive and equitable and a place where all constituents can thrive.
• For all positions, we are looking for individuals who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment and who are flexible and creative.
• We strongly encourage applications from women and under-represented groups who share our interest in serving a university community with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities.
• Interested applicants are asked to upload a resume, list of references (if available), and submit a cover letter addressed to 'Hiring Manager University Receivables Analyst position'.
• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.