Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for coding student accounts to be processed in the collections cycle for letters and eventual agency placement if not resolved. This position will monitor accounts with bankruptcy notices until discharge or dismissal; provide responses to students, debtors, and other university offices regarding inquiries about billing statements, student loans, delinquent accounts, and/or other information requested. This position will also monitor payments received by the University for reporting on Tax 8300. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• At least two years of experience in the collection of delinquent accounts

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in general business, accounting, or finance from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience with the University of Arkansas UAConnect (non-student experience)
• Experience with the University of Arkansas Workday financial system
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with data entry on a large scale

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of university policies and procedures governing student accounts
• Knowledge of state and/or federal regulations related to the collection of student accounts
• Knowledge of financial reporting techniques
• Ability to compile and report financial information related to student accounts
• Ability to counsel students on payment obligations
• Ability to clearly communicate using face-to-face contact, phone, e-mail, or other correspondence

Additional Information:

Salary Information: $39,930

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information: Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, View email address on click.appcast.io

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Grasping, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion

Frequent Physical Activity:

Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes