Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Team Member Join Indian River State College and play a vital role in supporting student success behind the scenes. As part of our Accounts Receivable team, you'll help ensure students can navigate their financial journey with clarity and confidence. In this role, you'll combine your accounting knowledge with a strong service mindsetworking directly with students, families, and partners to manage billing, apply financial aid, and maintain accurate records that keep everything running smoothly. You'll serve as a trusted resource for students and colleagues, helping to translate complex financial processes into clear, supportive guidance. Under general supervision, this position provides support for Accounts Receivable. Duties include providing customer service and support for students/customers, processing billings, posting financial aid payments, reconciling accounts, and performing General Accounting duties. Specific duties and responsibilities include overseeing requirement and application of coverage to student accounts for third-party scholarships, internal scholarships, Florida Prepaid, tuition payment plan, military and veteran benefits and financial aid to student tuition and bookstore accounts; receiving and reviewing Florida Prepaid student funds; applying state mandated waivers and exemptions to student accounts; creating invoices, monitoring and collecting payments from agencies and students; coordinating with the Veterans' Liaison for students receiving veterans' benefits; applying various forms of coverage to student accounts; complying with the Fair Debt Collection Act guidelines in collecting payments for accounts turned over for collection; maintaining and providing supporting documentation as requested for audits; creating and submitting reports as needed; and conducting student account reviews and explaining information to students/parents/or IRSC staff including payments, charges, adjustments, and waivers. Works a flexible schedule to service students and customers as needed. Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications, knowledge and skill requirements include an associate degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field; two (2) years of work experience in Accounts Receivable or a related field preferably in using an integrated enterprise-wide accounting system; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Knowledge of accounting including reconciliation of financial records, Fair Debt Collection Act, application of financial aid to student accounts, and related computer accounting systems/software. Skill in organizing. Skill in working with Microsoft Office and Windows based applications. Ability to work with people under high pressure situations; be accurate and detailed oriented; maintain confidentiality, and work independently. Physical demands include sedentary work involving lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met. Staff position with no supervisory role. FLSA exempt status is not applicable. Employment type is regular. Pay range of $17.71 to $18.65 per hour. All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience. Open until filled.