Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Job summary
Accounts Receivable CoordinatorPerforming accounts receivable functions including billing tuition and incidental feesWorking closely with Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Job seniority: associate level
Responsibilities
• Performs all accounts receivable functions including billing tuition and incidental fees, communicating with families regarding billing and payments, and working with Controller on account collections.• Creates annual enrollment contracts and works with families to ensure successful submission.• Works closely with Director of Admissions and Financial Aid to ensure financial aid awards are accurately reflected on student accounts.• Receives incoming cash and checks from parents, faculty and staff, and advancement department. Deposits funds into the bank account in a timely manner.• Prepares and enters assigned journal entries to record revenue received from student billing items, fundraising and other school activities into appropriate general ledger accounts.• Accurately tracks and records advanced tuition payments.• Reconciles various general ledger revenue and receivable accounts each month, including tuition, financial aid, advancement revenue, and receivables accounts. Researches and resolves accounting discrepancies.• Coordinates the purchase and distribution of office supplies, classroom supplies, summer camp supplies, stationery/envelopes, and paper.• Provides exemplary customer service to all who interact with the business office: parents, students, faculty and staff, and vendors and suppliers.• Acts as primary liaison with student billing system, office supplies and stationery vendors.
Requirements
• The position requires a high school diploma.• Some experience in accounting field required; three to five years' experience in an accounting environment is desired.• Effective oral and written communications are essential.• Comfort with computerized accounting systems and the ability to learn new systems is required.• Strong Excel skills required.• Analytical and organizational skills are necessary.• The ability to work with frequent, established deadlines is required.• The ability to work effectively with diverse populations is required.
Key Skills Needed
• Effective oral and written communications• Comfort with computerized accounting systems• Strong Excel skills• Analytical and organizational skills