Accounts Receivable Specialist

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for coding student accounts to be processed in the collections cycle for letters and eventual agency placement if not resolved. This position will monitor accounts with bankruptcy notices until discharge or dismissal; provide responses to students, debtors, and other university offices regarding inquiries about billing statements, student loans, delinquent accounts, and/or other information requested. This position will also monitor payments received by the University for reporting on Tax 8300. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

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.
• Creating and maintaining collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Benefits

• University contributions to health insurance.
• University contributions to dental insurance.
• University contributions to life insurance.
• University contributions to disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• 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