Position Information
Posting Number
2012387P
Position Title
Office Specialist, Accounts Receivable
Position Number
2028
Job Type
Regular
Accountability Objective
The Office Specialist, Accounts Receivable, is the principal record keeper and monitor of the activity and balances of student accounts, third party accounts and sponsor accounts for all services and supplies provided by DACC. The Incumbent must maintain files, make transactions, and prepare reconciliations to properly maintain these accounts and take necessary steps to collect these accounts.
Required Qualifications
Accounting Degree (AAS). Demonstrated competencies in Excel and Word. Excellent customer service and communication skills
Desired Qualifications
Two years' experience in Accounts Receivable. Business Office experience. Completion of Office Systems degree or Certificate. Experience with College registration procedures and financial aid
Weeks
Hours per Week
Full-Time/ Part-Time
Full Time
Minimum Compensation
$35,722.00 annually
Open Date
03/19/2024
First Consideration By
04/08/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
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1.Analyze, process, and maintain student third party sponsorship accounts and send bills to agencies for tuition, fees, and books.
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2. Apply scholarship amounts to student accounts and ensure amounts are applied to student accounts in accordance with College payment priorities.
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3. Analyze student accounts on a regular basis to ensure scholarships, waivers, financial aid awards and payments are applied in accordance with College payment priorities.
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4. Apply veteran scholarships to accounts and reconcile accounts.
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5. Prepare billing for active service members and verify rates are correct in billing system.
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6. Reconcile Corporate and Community Ed Accounts.
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7. Maintain all student file restrictions and review in a timely manner for accuracy.
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8. Check, verify, and disburse refunds to students for financial aid awards, student loans, and scholarships.
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9. Analyze student accounts that have waivers.
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10. Assist with Nelnet payment plans when needed.
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11. Maintain filing system for student sponsorships and scholarships.
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12. Servicing customers/students by performing all cashier duties during their absence such as breaks, lunch, vacations, and during peak periods.
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13. Count cash, prepare daily cash reconciliation and give to cashier for deposit.
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14. Review, investigate, and pursue collection of all outstanding students, companies, and sponsor unpaid balances.
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15. Process payments from Collection Agencies, including the Illinois Debt Recovery Offset Program, and balance monthly. Report any payments made to DACC for agencies and keep current backup files. Turn over delinquent accounts to agencies on a timely basis. Maintain student accounts with agencies.
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16. Reconcile monthly all receivable accounts between student system (ARTB) and general ledger (GLTB).
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17. Process, invoice, and maintain system for high school programs (e.g. College Express,Middle College, Dual Credit).
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18. Communicate closely with Admissions, Advising, Cashier, and Financial Aid Offices to ensure accurate student receivables.
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19. Write off outstanding balances at direction of supervisor.
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20. Prepare annual audit work schedules and reconciliations as required by Auditors.
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21. Review, reconcile, and approve Follett access bookstore and major account invoices for payment.
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22. Performs back up function for Payroll Specialist as needed.
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23. Maintain A/R archiving system.
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24. Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.