Accounts Receivable Specialist — Hybrid/Remote

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Benefits package

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking an Accounts Receivable Associate to manage the AR lifecycle, including invoicing, posting payments, and reconciliations. The role emphasizes process adherence and accurate financial documentation.

The position supports a flexible hybrid work arrangement requiring in-person presence at least two days per week. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting or related field and be proficient in Excel, with SAP/SIMBA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience using SAP and SIMBA.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Analytically minded.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain business partner information.
• Prepare invoices and credit memos for external business partners.
• Process billing efficiently and accurately; post payment receipts; record, review, and verify transactions and account balances; prepare and make bank deposits.
• Reconcile general ledgers, credits, chargebacks, checks, advances, credit cards/Echecks and cash; audit GL accounts.
• Respond to customer inquiries; research, verify, and resolve concerns and discrepancies.
• Prepare accounts receivable periodic statements and reports; summarize trends.
• Investigate and track outstanding invoices; communicate collection status and payments.
• Ensure all transactions comply with policies and procedures.
• Answer and route phone calls.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

GED or HS

Tools

SAP

SIMBA

Excel

Job description

Penn State University is seeking an Accounts Receivable Associate to manage the AR lifecycle, including invoicing, posting payments, and reconciliations. The role emphasizes process adherence and accurate financial documentation.

The position supports a flexible hybrid work arrangement requiring in-person presence at least two days per week. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting or related field and be proficient in Excel, with SAP/SIMBA experience preferred.