Account Clerk 3 - AR

Tennessee Board of Regents•Tullahoma, TN

3d•$33,645 - $36,645•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the accounts receivable activities of the college. Effectively, accurately and timely applies accounting principles to the maintenance of fiscal records and performing related work as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of a six (6) semester hour sequence of post-secondary level Accounting at a regionally accredited institution.
Experience in increasingly responsible office work involving application of accounting principles and use of technology in support of Accounts Receivable functions may be substituted for the required post-secondary education on a year for year basis.
Strong computer skills, including but not limited to Ellucian Banner Finance, SciQuest, word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, database, and internet.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
Knowledge of confidentiality statutes and policies as they apply to financial transactions involving students, staff and vendors including but not limited to FERPA, Financial Aid program requirements and employment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with students, colleagues and other stakeholders.
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices and the ability to effectively apply them in the higher education environment.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field that includes a six (6) semester hour sequence of post-secondary level Accounting with a grade of C or better earned from a regionally accredited institution.
Three (3) years of full time Accounts Receivable experience within an institutional business office and/or State Education Agency office
One (1) year of experience with the Banner Software System.

Responsibilities

Assist with invoicing and receivable duties, including preparation and distribution of checks.
Coordinates course fees with appropriate departments and the bookstore to ensure charges reconcile with accounting system.
Assist with tuition and fee information in the ERP system to reflect the current fees and to ensure accurate fee calculation.
Assist with the ERP and related systems according to established accounting standards, TBR policies, and Motlow policy and procedures.
Compile, review, reconcile and submit all accounts receivable reports by the deadlines.
Assist with daily reconciliation of cash receipts.
Submit accounts for collection following TBR policy and maintains records reflecting receipt of any collections.
Performs A/R billings for student and nonstudent accounts.
Assists with monitoring accounts receivable; prepares communication for approval of write-offs of uncollectible accounts according to TBR policy, and posts approved write offs to ERP system.
Provide training and assist with solving problems related to the job functions in Accounts Receivable.
Assist with new student orientation.
Serve as a contact for Financial Aid Office for student account transactions and trouble shooting.
Assist with the verification of accuracy of student refunds, including coordination of voiding checks in ERP system as necessary.
Maintains, monitors, and responds to Business Office inquiries and questions.
Assist with the Business Office web page(s) with Student Accounts Receivable information.
Assists with the Business Office texting system when necessary.
Assist Lead Cashiers at the windows and with phones with inquiries and financial transactions with the college.
Serve as a back-up cashier when needed.
Assist with preparation of 1098-T's for students.
Assist with class deletions for students who fail to pay by specified deadlines.
Other duties as assigned.