Accounts Receivable Assistant - Billing

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant - Billing to provide accounting and clerical support in the Accounting Department. The role focuses on student billing, program fee billing, and reconciling accounts, reporting to the Bursar in a typical office setting.

The position requires at least a high school diploma and two years of related experience, with strong Word and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• At least two years of experience in customer service, accounting or accounts receivable.
• Secretarial experience is also preferred.
• Strong Word and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Handles all billing for students sponsored by third party payers.
• Assists with monthly Program Fee billing.
• Analyzes and reconciles general ledger accounts to subsidiary records.
• Assists with the preparation and mailing of monthly statements to Seminary constituents.
• Provides support in answering student account questions, especially during tuition payment due dates.
• Completes monthly account reconciliations.
• Provides back-up for other accounting positions as needed.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Working at Southern Seminary is more than a job—it's an opportunity to use your gifts in rewarding, ministry-focused work that supports a mission that matters.

Our talented faculty and staff serve together to support our diverse campus community and advance the mission of Southern Seminary. Enjoy a fast-paced, engaging, and family-friendly work environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for workplace flexibility—all while becoming part of Southern Seminary's rich legacy and continued ministry.

The Accounts Receivable Assistant - Billing is responsible for providing accounting and clerical support to the Accounting Department personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The employee in this position will have the following essential job functions:

• Handles all aspects of billing for students sponsored by third party payers
• Assists with monthly Program Fee billing
• Analyzes and reconciles general ledger accounts to subsidiary records
• Assists with the preparation and mailing of monthly statements to Seminary constituents
• Provides support in answering student account questions, especially during times surrounding tuition payment due dates
• Completes monthly account reconciliations
• Provides back-up for other accounting positions as needed

Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION:

The person in this position should have a minimum of a high school diploma.

EXPERIENCE:

The person in this position is required to have at least two years of previous work experience related to customer service, accounting or accounts receivable. Secretarial experience is also preferred. The person in this position should also have strong Word and Excel skills.

SUPERVISION:

The person in this position will supervise no one.

The person in this position will report to the Bursar.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The person in this position will work in a typical office environment.

EQUIPMENT:

The person in this position will use the following equipment: computer, calculator, etc.

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