Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist Under the direction of the Director of Student Accounts, ensure accurate billing of tuition and related fees to student accounts. Working closely with Financial Aid, ensure correct and timely posting of financial and students loans. Provide complete, accurate and timely monthly billing statements for current student receivables to students and to parents as requested. Analyze student accounts to ensure proper application of University policy and information flow from other system modules. And perform accounting and clerical work necessary for the maintenance of financial records related to student accounts. Assist Director of Student Accounts in implementing solutions in areas of system functionality and logical coding structures. Analyze and apply authorized posting of Financial Aid to student accounts. Initiate data system process for calculating and applying university charges to student accounts. Provides complete, accurate monthly billing statements for current student receivables to students and parents. Create, maintain and update billing table set-up on billing system for all terms and semesters. Responsible for processing and posting approved revisions to tuition, room/board, and misc. charges. Audit and review adjustments on tuition and fees and make corrections as necessary. Contact SIS support as needed. Schedule term billing statements for undergraduate, graduate, DAEP, delinquent students, employer reimbursement, special needs, and pre-billing. Monitor and manage national and international student exchange program billing and payment as required. Review requests to adjust student accounts. Periodically run and analyze credit balance report for need to create refunds. Initiate refund as necessary. Use the systems technical tools to enhance the functionality of the Accounts Receivable module. Act in supervisory capacity in the absence of the Manager of Loans and Receivables. Review and mail monthly electronic and paper statements and related correspondence. Assist in development of communication to educate perspective and current students and families about their account. Produce and deliver year end 1098T forms to students, file master file with the government. Assist other accounting areas as required/directed. Knowledge Of University mission, policies, procedures and practices Operation of standard office machines and equipment. Microsoft Office programs including: Excel, Word, Outlook, TEAMS Google suite of programs Accounts Receivable principles, practices, procedures and terminology used in higher education. Operating computer applications for accounting and technical aspects of account receivables. Student account activity (e.g., charges, application of financial aid, payment plans, room and board, etc.) Record-keeping techniques. Telephone techniques and etiquette. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Ability To Effectively manage multiple broad projects and meet deadlines Perform and review detailed financial transactions related to accounts receivable for accuracy and appropriateness Organize and prioritize various projects and timelines Detect accounting errors efficiently with speed and accuracy Function well under pressure and maintain a pleasant customer service attitude Work quickly and accurately with minimal supervision Present and communicate effectively both orally and in writing Work independently, confidentially and with little supervision. Understand and interpret campus financial policies and procedures Utilize various computer software Respond to a wide variety of campus users. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers. Maintain standards of performance, both qualitative and quantitative. Maintain records and prepare reports. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Meet schedules and timelines Minimum Qualifications Any combination equivalent to: Bachelors degree, and five years 'experience in accounts receivable and/or general ledger function. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Strong knowledge of accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, payment processing, cash application, account reconciliation, credits, refunds, adjustments, and collections. 24+ years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, cash applications, accounting, or a related financial role. Hiring Range $28-$32 California Lutheran University