Accounts Receivable Technician

Georgia Department of Revenue•Waycross, GA

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Technician performs paraprofessional accounting duties in support of financial accounting processes. Under the supervision and direction of the Accounts Receivable Specialist, the technician monitors the accounts receivable accounting subsystem, analyzes and reconciles accounts receivable transactions, and contacts vendors, state agencies, or other TCSG units to address invoices and resolve discrepancies. The role serves as a liaison for routine billing inquiries from third parties and students and maintains accounts receivable files.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work.

Responsibilities

Prepare and/or review source documents, including receipts, deposits, and forms, for accuracy and completeness.
Assign standard accounting codes and other identifying information.
Process accounts receivable and contact customers or third parties to resolve outstanding balances or questions.
Enter routine financial transactions into accounting and student information systems; verify and correct information.
Reconcile accounting and student financial records.
Organize and maintain hard-copy departmental records.
Receive, control, and record cash, check, and credit-card payments, and operate or assist with cash-register functions as needed.
Establish, maintain, and process third-party contracts and scholarships in the student information system.
Establish, maintain, and process electronic billing and payment processes in third-party vendor systems.
Attend training and implement processes as directed.
Process external-source charges to the student information system.
Enter payment information in student accounts and provide support and information to callers and visitors.
Perform clerical duties such as filing, answering telephones, organizing files, and preparing purchase requests.
Demonstrate effort, commitment, trustworthiness, and responsible behavior in carrying out work.
Show willingness to learn, take on responsibilities, and maintain a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
Persist when obstacles arise, seek alternatives, and take initiative.
Work resourcefully toward reasonable goals, adapt to process changes, and accommodate new methods and procedures.
Accept and follow through on supervisory direction and feedback.
Participate in required staff development activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounts Receivable Supervisor.