Staff Accountant - AR, Collections & Reconciliations

Career Fair Connection; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, dental, and vision保险

Tuition exemption for qualified staff

Paid holidays and wellness benefits

Job summary

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is seeking a Staff Accountant to audit and collect on past due student and customer receivables. The role requires collaboration with multiple university departments to assemble documentation and coordinate with the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office for monthly collections.

The position supports the Director of Accounting Services with AR reconciliations and cashiering duties, with a strong emphasis on internal controls and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required or 5+ years experience in related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience within an Accounting, Finance or Business-related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and direct experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and basic computer competency are required.
• Knowledge and direct experience with QuickBooks and Workday preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with multiple constituencies, both internal and external to an organization.

Responsibilities

• Audit and review student and customer account receivables for past due balances.
• Contact students, customers, and external agencies regarding past due accounts.
• Communicate with various University departments to collect documentation for proof of debt.
• Prepare monthly collections file for submission to the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office.
• Oversee all communications with the Attorney General’s Office.
• Receive and process monthly payments from the Attorney General’s office.
• Invoice all external agencies and affiliates, including, but not limited to, military divisions, Louisiana Workforce, and various school boards.
• Reconcile weekly financial aid disbursements.
• Assist Director of Accounting Services with monthly accounts receivable reconciliations.
• Assist at cashiering window as needed.
• Assist in implementation and upkeep of internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

QuickBooks

Workday

Job description

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is seeking a Staff Accountant to audit and collect on past due student and customer receivables. The role requires collaboration with multiple university departments to assemble documentation and coordinate with the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office for monthly collections.

The position supports the Director of Accounting Services with AR reconciliations and cashiering duties, with a strong emphasis on internal controls and accurate reporting.