AR Specialist (Contract Position)

Stride, Inc.; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Stride, Inc. is hiring a remote Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team.

You will ensure accurate data entry, general ledger coding, and allocation of student invoices for assigned revenue channels; submit invoices on external partner portals; resolve billing issues; monitor daily payments; and lead collections on delinquent accounts while providing outstanding customer service. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in AR, excels in Excel and Microsoft Office, understands GAAP, and

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in accounts receivable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of GAAP and basic accounting functions.
• Hands on experience with NetSuite and Salesforce a plus.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment but also be a self-starter and work independently on assignments.
• Adequately handle multiple demands calmly and effectively, while maintaining attention to detail and follow through.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate data entry, general ledger coding, and allocation of student invoices for assigned revenue channels
• Submit invoices on external partner portals as required
• Resolve complex billing issues and discrepancies as needed
• Monitor and process incoming payments daily
• Research unidentified payments and process accordingly
• Process student cases daily; cancellations, withdrawals, and program changes
• Reconcile revenue for assigned student channels weekly and at month-end close
• Identify accounts that require adjustments and execute accordingly
• Conduct payment reconciliation on accounts as needed
• Lead collections efforts on delinquent accounts
• Provide outstanding customer service on internal and external requests
• Assist the AR Manager in the ongoing process aimed towards identifying and decreasing outstanding accounts receivables and reconciling the student deposit account
• Partner with other AR team members to cross train as necessary
• Document processes and procedures specific to assigned student revenue channels as needed
• Special projects and tasks as directed

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Tools

NetSuite

Salesforce

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties.

• Ensure accurate data entry, general ledger coding, and allocation of student invoices for assigned revenue channels
• Submit invoices on external partner portals as required
• Resolve complex billing issues and discrepancies as needed
• Monitor and process incoming payments daily
• Research unidentified payments and process accordingly
• Process student cases daily; cancellations, withdrawals, and program changes
• Reconcile revenue for assigned student channels weekly and at month-end close
• Identify accounts that require adjustments and execute accordingly
• Conduct payment reconciliation on accounts as needed
• Lead collections efforts on delinquent accounts
• Provide outstanding customer service on internal and external requests
• Assist the AR Manager in the ongoing process aimed towards identifying and decreasing outstanding accounts receivables and reconciling the student deposit account
• Partner with other AR team members to cross train as necessary
• Document processes and procedures specific to assigned student revenue channels as needed
• Special projects and tasks as directed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of experience in accounts receivable
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Understanding of GAAP and basic accounting functions
• Hands on experience with NetSuite and Salesforce a plus
• Ability to work in a team-based environment but also be a self-starter and work independently on assignments
• Adequately handle multiple demands calmly and effectively, while maintaining attention to detail and follow through

Certificates and Licenses: None required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a remote position in which work will be completed during normal business hours (approximately 8:30am - 5:00pm).

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Stride, Inc. Company, considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Compensation will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. We anticipate the hourly range to be between $20 and $24 per hour. This rate is not guaranteed, as an individual's compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions.

JOB TYPE

EOR Contractor_CW (Fixed Term)

ADDITIONAL NOTICE

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / PROTECTED VETERANS / INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.