Student Accounts Receivable Clerk

East Mississippi Community College; Mayhew (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

East Mississippi Community College is seeking a detail-oriented accounts/payments support role to manage student charges and receipts, and to process financial aid disbursements.

The position involves handling invoices, deposits, and reports, assisting with registration and tuition-related activities, and maintaining various logs and communications within a college office environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• 2 years of experience required.
• 5 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Records student charges.
• Prepares receipts to students and third-party payers.
• Processes awards from Financial Aid office.
• Calculates and disburses financial aid refunds.
• Verifies accuracy of student account balances.
• Reports delinquent accounts to the appropriate parties.
• Mails account statements to students.
• Posts receipts daily.
• Attends to Business Office window.
• Maintains log of United Parcel Service shipments.
• Maintains room deposit roster monthly, if applicable.
• Checks up cash drawer and makes deposits daily.
• Assists in registration: calculates student fees, authorizes bookstore credits, etc.
• Authorizes and monitors payment plans.
• Submits invoices and maintains other accounts receivable from tuition assistance, Vocational Rehab, WIOA, employers, industry, etc.
• Distributes work-study checks.
• Assists with transmittal of aid.
• Performs general office duties, including answering account inquiries, operating office equipment.

Education

Associate degree preferred

2 years experience required

5 years experience preferred

Job description

Essential Job Functions:

• 1. Records student charges;


• 2. Prepares receipts to students and third-party payers;


• 3. Processes awards from Financial Aid office;


• 4. Calculates and disburses financial aid refunds;


• 5. Verifies accuracy of student account balances;


• 6. Reports delinquent accounts to the appropriate parties;


• 7. Mails account statements to students;


• 8. Posts receipts daily;


• 9. Attends to Business Office window;


• 10. Maintains log of United Parcel Service shipments;


• 11. Maintains room deposit roster monthly, if applicable;


• 12. Checks up cash drawer and makes deposits daily;


• 13. Assists in registration: calculates student fees, authorizes bookstore credits, etc.;


• 14. Authorizes and monitors payment plans;


• 15. Submits invoices and maintains other accounts receivable from tuition assistance, Vocational Rehab, WIOA, employers, industry, etc.;


• 16. Distributes work-study checks;


• 17. Assists with transmittal of aid;


• 18. Performs general office duties, including answering account inquiries, operating office equipment;


• 19. And any other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Environmental

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use fingers, hands, reach with hands and arms; and communicate (talking and hearing). The employee is required to sit. The employee may occasionally be required to stand and lift and move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of what an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is usually moderate, and will include interaction with other employees, students, the public, telephones, computers, calculating equipment and other office equipment. An employee will primarily operate within an office environment but may occasionally step outside to attend meetings or perform specific job-related tasks.

Education

Associate degree preferred

Work Experience include required number of years documented experience in a comparable/related position: 5 years of relevant experience, preferred;

2 years of experience, required

Other Requirements

• 1. Supports the College mission implicitly and explicitly in the daily execution of all duties and responsibilities;


• 2. Actively participates in maintaining an effective and continuous recruiting program;


• 3. Participates in Institutional Effectiveness activities;


• 4. Represents the College in a professional manner as evidenced by dress, demeanor and the discharge of daily responsibilities;


• 5. Fulfills other duties as assigned by the President and/or supervisor.

East Mississippi Community College is committed to assuring that the College and its programs are free from discrimination and harassment based upon race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status protected by state or federal law.

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