Accounts Receivable Clerk

Ivy Tech Community College•Kokomo, IN

1d•$15 - $18

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing deposits, logging daily transactions, and processing student tuition payments and refunds. Additionally, it involves overseeing third-party accounts and providing comprehensive support for finance-related inquiries and issues.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED
Two years’ experience in a related field.
Must have highly developed organizational skills and computer experience.
Ability to work with confidential information.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills required.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in business or accounting and a minimum of one year of related work experience.
Experience in word processing, database management and spreadsheet applications

Responsibilities

Serves as the first contact with students, faculty, and staff regarding bursar questions and issues.
Managing inbound communications by efficiently handling phone calls and emails to ensure timely and accurate responses to inquiries and requests.
Responsible for all cashier-related duties by efficiently managing the receipt of payments from students and third parties, and accurately entering them into Ivy Tech’s online systems, Banner and Workday.
Manage all returned ACH and NSF returned payments.
Responsible for the BankMobile Time outs report and any other reports that are requested for the job areas of Cash Management/Banking/Accounts Receivable
Responsible for reconciling daily cash drawer to Banner cashier report and correcting any discrepancies before closing out in Banner.
Manage the college vehicle fleet and ensure compliance is followed with all documentation for the fleet per college policy.
Review the refund report daily.
Run credit reports weekly and reconcile credit balances.
Help students with Touchnet payment plans and Bank Mobile questions.
Maintains BankMobile relationships with both students and Ivy Tech by ensuring accurate records are sent between the two entities, refunds are handled properly, and issues are resolved.
Provide assistance and backup for the Accounts Receivable Business Office Assistant.
Other duties as assigned consistent with commonly accepted practices.

Benefits

No waiting period to enroll in benefits.
Employer contribution to retirement plan.
Excellent benefits, including voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, identity theft protection, accidental injury and illness, and more!
Paid time off: vacation, sick, volunteer, bereavement.
Paid holidays: 9 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st.
Free tuition at any Ivy Tech location for employee, spouse, and qualifying dependents.
Professional Development opportunities
Eligible employer under the DOL Public Service loan forgiveness program.
Health & Wellness Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Work‑Life Balance Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services