Accounting Specialist, Accounts Receivable and Finance

Wor-Wic Community College•Salisbury, MD

About The Position

Wor-Wic Community College is hiring an accounting specialist to manage student accounts, billing, collections, reconciliations, financial reporting, and related customer service, ensuring accurate and timely account processing. The position supports the director of finance with assigned accounting activities, special projects, and related financial responsibilities. Periodic evening work is required during registration periods. This is a full-time standard support staff position. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a one-hour lunch. The starting hourly rate will likely range from $22.92 to $28.10, based on qualifications and experience. The college describes the position as offering excellent fringe benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of related work experience.
Excellent computer, Microsoft Office, mathematical, organizational, and human relations skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a business-related field.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to students in person and by telephone, answer questions, resolve student account concerns, offer guidance, and refer students to appropriate departments.
Maintain and reconcile monthly accounts receivable invoice schedules, verify supporting documentation, monitor outstanding balances, and complete appropriate follow-up.
Generate, review, and analyze student account balance reports and Crystal Reports for financial monitoring and reporting.
Prepare and distribute student billing statements and collection letters according to established schedules and procedures; coordinate correspondence and requests with the central collection unit.
Complete assigned accounting activities, special projects, and related financial responsibilities in support of the director of finance.
Process and record incoming revenue; post receipts, charges, and refunds; monitor drop/add activity; calculate tuition charges; and reconcile student accounts to maintain the integrity of the accounts receivable system.
Review, verify, and post veterans' benefits billing items to student accounts.
Perform other duties as assigned.