Accounts Receivable Specialist — Student Billing & Cash Ops

Motlow; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Motlow College seeks an Accounts Receivable Associate at TCAT-Jackson to support Fiscal Services. The role coordinates collection of outstanding receivables, processes financial aid funds, and handles daily cash and payment receipting.

The ideal candidate has a technical diploma or Associate’s degree and at least one year in accounts receivable or related fields; experience in a post-secondary setting is preferred. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a technical diploma, Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in accounts receivable, accounting, bookkeeping, or related financial operations.
• Three years of experience working in a post-secondary institution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the collection of outstanding receivables, including delinquent accounts and returned checks.
• Process, verify, and distribute financial aid funds in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Manage payment receipting activities and daily cash handling functions.
• Prepare and distribute invoices for accounts receivable billing.
• Prepare and process journal entries related to cash management, payment receipting, and account adjustments for students, agencies, bookstores, and other entities.
• Coordinate and monitor student charges for third-party funding sources and related programs.
• Facilitate and coordinate student purchases with approved external vendors.
• Prepare and process cash and credit card deposits for bookstore and registration operations.
• Post bookstore charges and payments accurately to student accounts.
• Apply payments, adjustments, and credits to student and third-party accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare invoices and billing documentation for Special Industry training contracts and related services.
• Monitor returned checks and initiate appropriate collection and recovery efforts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and provide support for audits, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Computer skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Associate’s degree preferred

Technical diploma

Job description

Motlow College seeks an Accounts Receivable Associate at TCAT-Jackson to support Fiscal Services. The role coordinates collection of outstanding receivables, processes financial aid funds, and handles daily cash and payment receipting.

The ideal candidate has a technical diploma or Associate’s degree and at least one year in accounts receivable or related fields; experience in a post-secondary setting is preferred. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.