Ar Coordinator - On Site

This is a contract to hire 100% onsite role

DESCRIPTION: 

This professional position is responsible for processing, reconciliation and complying with all requirements related to the State of Florida (Family Empowerment Scholarship programs).  The candidate will have excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills.  The position works directly with and coordinates with the Account Receivable Manager.    The position reports directly to the Director of Finance.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

State of Florida – Florida Tax Credit (FTC) & Family Empowerment Scholarships (FES):

• Maintain, reconcile, and process all funds recorded for Family Empowerment Scholarship programs including but not limited to formerly Florida McKay Scholarship, Step Up for Student, Family Empowerment (Education Option), Hope recipients and comply with all requirements.
• Follow up and correspond with parent recipients of FTC/FES regarding fund reporting and processing requirements.
• Process end of month close related to FACTS/(FTC/FES) receivables.
• Demonstrate integrity, ethical behavior in working with confidential information and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Prepare and support FTC/FES single agreed upon audit annually.

Financial Aid

• Assist Financial Aid Manager in the awarding, recording, and processing of financial aid to student families. 
• Assist with personal contact with parents regarding financial aid matters.

Miscellaneous Cash Receipts/Deposits

• Recording the credit card payments for miscellaneous cash receipts.
• Receiving miscellaneous cash receipts and preparing bank deposits.
• Processing credit card payments. 
• Records Filing
• Assist in communicating with various departments to ensure financial records and reporting materials are in agreement with Finance Office records and requirements (i.e., admissions, student activities, athletics.)

Other:

• Maintain and organize students record filing from the Enrollment phase in Finance to the finalization of the FACTS Tuition agreement.
• Assist in annual audit preparation and processes.
• Facilitates and participates in the development of materials opportunities for staff training and development as needed.
• Performs other duties associated with the school assigned by your supervisor.
• Oversees the filing of accounting transactions and ensures the proper filing method is followed in accordance with the school’s records retention policy.
• Perform other duties associated with the school as assigned by Supervisor. 

QUALIFCATIONS (Specifications)  

• Associate degree or higher in accounting and minimum 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, experience with using Excel formulas, functions in spreadsheets, databases, Word mail merge functionality and basic knowledge computer networking, accounting systems.
• English/Spanish Bilingual spoken and written preferred.
• Ability to support the mission of the school.
• General knowledge and skills in the application of accounting principles and collections laws.
• Practical knowledge of account receivable, journal entries and reconciliation methods. 
• Planning and organizational skills are required for this position; an ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written professional communication skills are a requirement for the position.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to multi-task.