Accounts Receivable Specialist

Kettering University

Flint (MI)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement matching

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Vacation and holidays

Sick pay

Disability pay

Home purchase assistance

Recreation center membership

Job summary

Kettering University in Flint, MI seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage student billing, payments, and sponsor billing. You will ensure accurate posting, assist with 1098-T production, and support audits while maintaining strong customer service across campus stakeholders.

Applicants should have 3–5 years AR experience, a degree in accounting or related field, and strong Excel/Argos skills. This is an on-site role in Flint with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Associates or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
3–5 years of experience in accounts receivable.
Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently.
Detail-oriented with a positive attitude and teamwork.
Ability to learn Ellucian Banner and Argos quickly.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service and information on Student Accounts to students, staff, parents, and community members via multiple channels.
Post incoming payments promptly and accurately, including scholarships receivables.
Process payments through remote deposits and maintain audit-ready backups.
Maintain tuition tables and ensure accurate student billing.
Assist with 1098-T tax form production and distribution.
Manage and reconcile billing entries from campus-related charges.
Review waivers for health insurance charges and bill third-party sponsors as needed.
Support annual financial audit preparation and comply with policies.
Use Argos to produce accounts receivable reports and update desk procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Learns software quickly

Education

Associates or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Ellucian Banner Finance

TouchNet

Argos report writing

Job description

About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.
Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.
To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.

Not-for-profit accounting experience in a private college setting.
Knowledge of Ellucian Banner Finance software.
Knowledge of TouchNet software.
Knowledge of Argos report writing software.

Job Specific Required Qualifications

Associates or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
3-5 years of experience in an accounts receivable capacity.
Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently.
Detail-oriented and demonstrates a "can do" positive attitude.
Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
Self-starter with solid organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities or reprioritization of projects.
Strong communication skills-verbal and written.
Demonstrate proficient use of job-specific software applications and automated information systems and keep abreast of current technologies, seeking and implementing opportunities for efficiencies.
Ability to manage documents and information in digital format.
Ability to quickly learn computer software applications, such as Ellucian Banner and Argos.
Excellent skills in MS Excel and Word.

Understanding and commitment to Kettering values:

o RESPECT : for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students.
o INTEGRITY : including accountability, transparency and ethics.
o CREATIVITY : fostering flexibility and innovation.
o COLLABORATION : across disciplines and with all partners.
o EXCELLENCE : in all we do.

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SP00481

Posting Date

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Job Duties

Percent of total time

Percent of total time 100

Duties

Provide excellent customer service and information on a variety of topics related to Student Accounts to students, staff, parents, and community members, via various communication methods, including in-person, phone, virtual meetings, and email.
Responsible for prompt and accurate posting of incoming payments (wire transfers, mailed checks, etc.) and scholarship receivables.
Process payments through a remote deposit system and retain organized back up for audit and record keeping.
Assist with maintenance of tuition tables and ensure accurate student billing.
Support annual 1098-T tax form production and distribution.
Maintain and update parking pass/ticket database.
Manage and ensure accurate timely posting and reconciliation for billing attached to student accounts from campus safety, housing, and other student account related charges.
Manage entries for waivers for health insurance charges.
Responsible for billing and collections from students and various third-party organizations.
Bill third party sponsors in accordance with each entities’ specifications.
Assist with the review and the adjustment of student billings in order to post and process credit bills (refunds) to student accounts.
Prepare schedules for annual financial audit.
Comply with all federal and state policies, guidelines, and regulations.
Follow policies and procedures to ensure positive, effective, and open relationships with all clients of Student Accounts, including students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators.
Utilize Argos reporting software to produce accounts receivable related reports.
Other duties and special projects may be assigned to meet department and University needs.
Serve as primary back-up for Accounts Receivable Manager.
Assist in the review of current ERP for efficient utilization of the financial modules.
Routinely update and maintain desk procedures for all job duties.
Participation and assistance is expected at major campus special events, such as commencement and convocation ceremonies.