Student Accounts AR Coordinator - Empower Student Finances

Samuel Merritt; Oakland, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Education reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid sick leave and parental leave

Employee discounts through Marketplace

Nine paid holidays plus holiday break

Job summary

Samuel Merritt University is seeking an Accounts Receivable/Student Accounts Coordinator to manage student account inquiries, refunds, daily deposits, and payment plans. The role emphasizes accurate billing, timely communications, and collaboration with financial aid and bursar operations.

Onsite at the Oakland campus, the AR/SAC will monitor aging reports, contact students on past-due accounts, and support collections when needed, while maintaining professional interactions with students,

Qualifications

• A combination of two to three years of education and related experience.
• Prefer a Baccalaureate Degree in Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Two years in an increasingly responsible accounts receivable work environment and/or combination of accounting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student account balances and aging reports; initiate collection steps as needed.
• Provide service-oriented interface between students, parents, and staff for account information.
• Prepare refunds and daily deposits; ensure postings are accurate by year/term.
• Set up payment plans and monitor delinquent balances; collaborate with collections when needed.
• Assist with new student orientations to explain tuition processes.

Skills

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Excel

Windows OS

Financial reconciliation

Education

Two to three years education and related experience

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field (preferred)

Tools

PowerCampus

Job description

Samuel Merritt University is seeking an Accounts Receivable/Student Accounts Coordinator to manage student account inquiries, refunds, daily deposits, and payment plans. The role emphasizes accurate billing, timely communications, and collaboration with financial aid and bursar operations.

Onsite at the Oakland campus, the AR/SAC will monitor aging reports, contact students on past-due accounts, and support collections when needed, while maintaining professional interactions with students,