Student Accounts Receivable Clerk

East Mississippi Community College; Scooba (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

East Mississippi Community College is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to manage student accounts and related paperwork. The role covers posting charges, issuing receipts, processing financial aid disbursements, and maintaining account balances within the college finance office.

The position requires practical experience in accounts receivable within an academic setting, with an Associate degree preferred and 2+ years of experience (5+ years preferred).

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree preferred.
• Skills: 5+ years relevant experience preferred; 2 years required.
• Work Experience include required number of years documented experience in a comparable/related position.

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 to computer daily.
• Attends to Business Office window.
• Manages e-books.
• Maintains room deposit roster monthly, if applicable.
• Checks up cash drawer and prepares deposits daily.
• Assists in registration/orientation: 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 payment information.
• Assists with transmittal of aid.
• Performs general office duties, including answering account inquiries, operating office equipment.
• And any other duties as assigned

Skills

5+ years experience

2+ years experience

Education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Job Title

Accounts Receivable Clerk (A/R Clerk) is responsible for general management of student accounts and for all duties, paperwork and necessary documentation as required in carrying out responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• 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 to computer daily;
• Attends to Business Office window;
• Manages e-books;
• Maintains room deposit roster monthly, if applicable;
• Checks up cash drawer and prepares deposits daily;
• Assists in registration/orientation: 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 payment information;
• Assists with transmittal of aid;
• Performs general office duties, including answering account inquiries, operating office equipment;
• 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.

Qualifications and Required Documents

Education:
Associate degree preferred
Skills: 5 years of relevant experience, preferred; 2 years of experience, required

Work Experience include required number of years documented experience in a comparable/related position

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.

The following offices have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Office of the Director of Human Resources

1512 Kemper Street

Scooba, Mississippi 39358

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