Accounts Receivable Accountant I, II, III

MSU Jobs•Starkville, MS

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Accountant provides accounting support within the Controller and Treasurer’s Office and assists Business Managers, Accountants and other fiscal personnel at the university. Ensures processes and procedures related to student accounts receivables are carried out in an accurate and timely manner. Provides support to students and parents in understanding their financial obligations to the University.

Requirements

Level I: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related discipline. No experience required.
Level II: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related discipline plus 2 years of experience. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.
Level III: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related discipline plus 4 years of experience. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or the equivalent.
Education is required; no substitutions allowed.
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may apply additional relevant education toward the experience requirement at a rate of one (1) year education per year of required experience
Well-developed interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Working knowledge of database query tools.
Independent self-starter with strong work ethic.
Experience in work settings requiring teamwork and high-volume assignments.
Ability to manage priorities and meet multiple daily deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Experience working in Banner software application
Advanced degree (E.g. MBA) and/or professional certification (E.g. CPA)

Responsibilities

Provide timely customer service to parents, students, faculty, staff, and/or other parties concerning current and past-due account balances and other customer concerns while adhering to privacy regulations (FERPA) through various communication means including phone, email, and in-person.
Assist with the administration of the University's payment policy for current and past-due balances to include analyzing customer accounts, payment plans, and business office holds.
Process various account adjustments for all AR units, maintain files, communicate account adjustments and ensure the adjustments are accurate, appropriate and posted timely.
Administration of the University's student/faculty/staff dining meal plans, charging accounts or making adjustments as necessary, providing reports of transactions and revenues generated as well as reconciliation of transactions to the general ledger.
Administration of the student credit refund process. Ensure refunds are accurate, appropriate, and comply with Federal Title IV, State and MSU academic aid regulations.
Administration of sponsored student operation including facilitating military benefits and all external sponsors. Related duties are processing payments, posting awards to student accounts, invoicing of sponsors and reconciling sponsor accounts for accurate and complete application of funds received.
Assist with yearly 1098-T preparation and processing.
Producing monthly billing statements for students, affiliates, and employees.
Responsible for reconciliations and reports necessary for administering various enrollment and tuition waiver programs.
Assist with the development and implementation of new programs and initiatives affecting student accounts receivable.
Provide assistance to the AR management team to meet strategic goals.
Prepare accounting adjusting entries for recording to the general ledger as necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned.