Accounts Receivable Specialist

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Requirements

• Formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• At least two years of experience in the collection of delinquent accounts
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in general business, accounting, or finance from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience with the University of Arkansas UAConnect (non-student experience)
• Experience with the University of Arkansas Workday financial system
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with data entry on a large scale

Responsibilities

• Coding student accounts to be processed in the collections cycle for letters and eventual agency placement if not resolved.
• Monitoring accounts with bankruptcy notices until discharge or dismissal.
• Providing responses to students, debtors, and other university offices regarding inquiries about billing statements, student loans, delinquent accounts, and/or other information requested.
• Monitoring payments received by the University for reporting on Tax 8300.
• Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty.
• Ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED