Student Accounts Specialist: Beaumont School

Diocese of Cleveland; Cleveland Heights (OH); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition remission

Descripción de la vacante

Beaumont School in Cleveland Heights, OH seeks a Student Accounts Specialist to oversee student accounts, receipts, and collections within the Finance Department. You will manage billing, payments, credits, and financial aid, ensuring accuracy and compliance with school policies.

The role requires collaboration with the Admissions Office, Diocese of Cleveland, and state scholarship processes, maintaining confidentiality and proactive follow-through in a dynamic educational setting.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree preferred in accounting, finance, and/or education.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain student accounts in Blackbaud Billing Management and record fees.
• Collect and record payments, financial aid, and credits.
• Follow up on delinquent accounts with parents and inform leadership.
• Prepare monthly billing and year-end reconciliations.
• Coordinate with Diocese of Cleveland on tuition assistance and scholarships.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organization

Confidentiality

Follow-through

Educación

Bachelor's degree preferred in accounting/finance/education

Herramientas

Blackbaud Billing Management

Raiser's Edge NXT

Financial Edge NXT

ODEW

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Descripción del empleo

Full Time Beaumont School Cleveland Heights, OHStudent Accounts SpecialistBeaumont School | Cleveland Heights, OhioEmployment Type: Full-Time, Year-RoundStatus: ExemptDepartment: FinanceReports To: ControllerSalary: Commensurate with experiencePosition SummaryThe Student Accounts Specialist is a member of Beaumont School's Finance Department and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of student accounts, school receipts, and collections.Beaumont School is a Catholic school in the Ursuline tradition that educates women for life, leadership, and service.Essential ResponsibilitiesStudent Accounts & AccountingMaintain accurate student accounts in Blackbaud Billing Management, including calculating amounts owed, establishing payment plans, and recording student fees to individual accounts.Collect and record payments, financial aid, and credits to student accounts.Follow up on delinquent accounts with parents and advise school leadership of relevant status and concerns.Serve on the Financial Aid and Scholarship Committee.Maintain the financial aid waiting list and keep the Controller and Director of Admissions informed.Prepare and electronically maintain required financial enrollment information.Verify receipts for all students and complete timely follow-up as needed.Serve as a liaison among the State of Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW), parents, Beaumont's Admissions Office, and the Principal to facilitate state scholarship renewals.Work with families to ensure timely receipt of required scholarship renewal information.Track scholarship checks requiring parent signatures.Attend Open House, related admissions events, and Curriculum Night.Prepare tuition and fee announcements for new and returning students.Coordinate with the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland regarding Diocesan Tuition Assistance, Fund a Dream, Angel Scholarship Fund, and emergency grant applications.Administrative SupportProcess ACH (Automatic Clearing House) transactions, including refunds, HSA transactions, vendor payments, and other applicable transactions.Draft letters and forms and make phone calls as needed.Prepare timely Finance Department reminders for the parent newsletter.Maintain and organize hard-copy and electronic files.Provide support to Formsite users.Complete weekly check deposits.Maintain records related to State of Ohio Auxiliary Funds.Monthly & Annual ReportingReconcile ODEW deposits and student accounts at the end of each month and fiscal year.Import and record Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT deposits in Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT in coordination with the Advancement Office.Complete monthly Billing Management journal entries.QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree preferred, preferably in accounting, finance, and/or education.ExperienceMinimum of three years of accounting experience.Experience with student accounts or accounts receivable is beneficial based on the responsibilities of the position.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesThe successful candidate will demonstrate:Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Accountability, proactivity, organization, communication, and strong follow-through.Professionalism and attention to detail.Ability to remain focused and highly motivated in a dynamic educational environment.Sensitivity to the needs of students, families, and other constituents.Ability to work independently and produce results.Understanding of general accounting and finance principles and practices, particularly in a paperless office environment.Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.Experience with Blackbaud Billing Management, Raiser’s Edge NXT, Financial Edge NXT, and ODEW is highly preferred.Salary & BenefitsSalary commensurate with experience.Medical, dental, and vision insurance.Life insurance.403(b) retirement plan.Tuition remission for eligible employees.To ApplyPlease