Financial Services Coordinator

Hallmark Institute of Photography; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hallmark University is seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage accounts receivable and purchasing across the campus. You will counsel students with past-due accounts, post payments, and oversee all purchasing activities including vendor negotiations and contract terms.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, accuracy in invoicing, and the ability to coordinate with finance staff. Prior experience in collections and inventory management is preferred; compliance with FDCPA/FERPA

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in business/office environment.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree preferred in accounting or related business field from an accredited university or college.
• Working knowledge of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act & FERPA; familiarity with student loans and financial aid.

Responsibilities

• Enter cash payments to the student ledger card and create a daily batch sheet.
• Coordinate and manage purchasing activities including reviewing planned orders and processing invoices.
• Contact delinquent accounts by phone and written communication; maintain contact with students.
• Recommend lockouts for delinquent accounts and forward to collections when appropriate.
• Provide administrative support for Financial Affairs and monitor credit balances for refunds.
• Manage book inventory: process orders, maintain safety stock, update price lists, and negotiate forward buys.

Skills

Communication

Procurement

Project Management

Contract Management

Billing Procedures

Detail oriented

Research skills

MS Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Monitors both in-school and out-of-school accounts receivable, counsels’ students that are past due, perform collection activities, and posts payments to accounts. Responsible for the coordination and execution of all purchasing activities across the organization. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to, securing contracts/services with current and potential vendors, negotiation, review, and approval of contract/service terms and conditions, obtaining competitive pricing for projects and recurring purchases, and any supplier management conditions that may affect the organization.

Cash Receipts/Posting Payments

• Enter cash payments (cash, check/money order, credit card) to the student’s ledger card
• Create a daily batch sheet to include all payments received
• Reconcile GP postings

Collections

• Contacting permanent-out delinquent accounts by telephone and written communication
• Contacting active students by telephone and/or pulling them from class to maintain adequate

Monthly Collections

• Recommend lockouts for delinquent accounts
• Send delinquent permanent-out accounts to collection service

Additional Duties

• Monitor credit balances on student ledgers; report to financial planning for refunding via
• check/ACH
• Provide administrative support for Financial Affairs

Purchasing

• Direct and manage the purchasing activities of the university; to include but not be limited to,
• review of planned orders, create requisitions for purchased items, confirm system lead times, delivery dates and costs, inspection of merchandise or products to determine quality/value, and authorize payment of invoices and return of merchandise.
• Receiving, processing, documenting and executing purchases and procurements according to
• Hallmark University policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations; maintain necessary documentation for proper invoicing and billing.
• Book inventory management – process book/tool orders, maintain safety stock, calculate monthly inventory, process returns and credits, negotiate annual forward buys, update ISBN revisions and price lists, and maintain all onsite and virtual inventories.
• Provide accurate and timely supplier negotiations and contracts based on defined category criteria (i.e. cost, quality, productivity, service).
• Analyzes, evaluates, and identifies preferred vendors based on specific performance criteria.
• Reviews, updates, and maintains purchase orders until they are closed.
• Participate in the on-going development of efficient processes for an effective purchasing system.
• All other duties, as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively
• Ability to interact with all levels staff & management
• Procurement
• Project Management
• Contract Management
• Billing Procedures
• Detail oriented & problem solver with ability to multitask
• Excellent research skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Excel

Required Qualification

• 5+ years’ experience in business/office environment
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree, preferably in accounting or related business field from an accredited university or college
• Working knowledge of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act & FERPA
• Familiarity with student loans and financial aid

Professional/Public Activities

• Continuing professional development
• Attend informational webinars and potential conferences.
• Mandatory Participation in the Hallmark Character Program: All employees are required to

actively engage in this program to embody and promote our core values.

Job Features

• Job Category
• Full Time