Accounting Specialist, Accounts Receivable and Finance

Wor Wic Community College; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wor-Wic Community College is seeking an accounting specialist to manage student accounts, billing and collections, and related financial reporting. The role requires periodic evening work during registration periods and offers a competitive hourly rate.

The position emphasizes accurate processing, customer service to students, and collaboration with the finance team. Candidates should have a strong background in office software and accounting fundamentals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Five years of related work experience.
• Excellent computer, Microsoft Office, mathematical, organizational and human relations skills.
• Preference will be given to applicants with an associate degree in a business-related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive student service in person and by phone.
• Maintain and reconcile monthly accounts receivable invoices and monitor balances.
• Generate, review and analyze student account balance reports and Crystal Reports.
• Prepare and distribute student billing statements and collection letters.
• Support the director of finance with assigned accounting activities and projects.
• Post revenues, receipts, charges and refunds; monitor drop/add activity; reconcile student accounts.
• Post veterans' benefits billing items to student accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Mathematical ability

Organizational skills

Human relations

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in business-related field (preferred)

Tools

Crystal Reports

Job description

Wor-Wic Community College is accepting applications for an accounting specialist, accounts receivable and finance. This position manages student accounts, billing, collections, reconciliations, financial reporting and related customer service to ensure accurate and timely account processing. This position is required to periodically work evenings during registration.

Essential Duties

The following list is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position.

• Provides responsive customer service to students in person and by telephone by answering questions, resolving student account concerns, providing guidance and referring students to appropriate departments
• Maintains and reconciles the monthly accounts receivable invoice schedules, verifies supporting documentation, monitors outstanding balances and completes appropriate follow-up actions
• Generates, reviews and analyzes student account balance reports and Crystal Reports to support financial monitoring and reporting
• Prepares and distributes student billing statements and collection letters in accordance with established schedules and procedures, and coordinates correspondence and requests with the central collection unit
• Supports the director of finance by completing assigned accounting activities, special projects and related financial responsibilities
• Maintains the integrity of the accounts receivable system by processing and recording incoming revenue, posting receipts, charges and refunds; monitoring drop/add activity; calculating tuition charges; and reconciling student accounts
• Reviews, verifies and posts veterans' benefits billing items to student accounts
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Five years of related work experience
• Excellent computer, Microsoft Office, mathematical, organizational and human relations skills
• Preference will be given to applicants with an associate degree in a business-related field

Supplemental Information

This is a full-time standard support staff position with excellent fringe benefits. Days and Hours of work are Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1 hour lunch), with periodic evening work required during registration periods. The starting hourly rate will likely range from $22.92 to $28.10 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

The right candidate will represent our commitment to access, community, diversity, learning, integrity, innovation and heart; collaborate and cooperate with others to accomplish the goals of the college; and support new and creative ideas to enhance institutional effectiveness.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The college reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine and/or eliminate positions at any time. Applications received by Nov. 10 will be given first consideration; the position will remain open until filled.

This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by contacting disability services at [e-mail], 410-334-2899 or TTY 410-767-6960. Wor-Wic Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Visit www.worwic.edu/Services-Support/Disability-Services to learn more.

Salary/Compensation: $22.92 - $28.10 per hour