Senior Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Tulane University • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

This position serves as a Veterans Affairs (VA) School Certifying Official (SCO), assisting veterans and eligible dependents in obtaining educational benefits and ensuring institutional compliance with applicable VA regulations. The position certifies student enrollments, maintains veterans educational benefits records, administers the Yellow Ribbon Program, and obtains VA approval for new academic programs as required. It also coordinates the receipt, reconciliation, and posting of Veterans Affairs educational benefit payments and Yellow Ribbon funds to student accounts. The position supports Accounts Receivable operations through account maintenance, student account support, reporting, and other financial processes related to student billing and collections.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Veterans Affairs educational benefit regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well under pressure, work independently, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Knowledge of basic Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to keep clear and accurate records; excellent organizational skills required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six years' experience. Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working with student accounting, accounts receivable, or financial aid systems.
• One year of experience administering Veterans Affairs educational benefits.
• Familiarity with college or university policies and procedures, particularly those related to student accounts, billing, financial aid, or veterans' educational benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterans and eligible dependents in obtaining educational benefits and ensure institutional compliance with applicable VA regulations.
• Certify student enrollments.
• Maintain veterans educational benefits records.
• Administer the Yellow Ribbon Program.
• Obtain VA approval for new academic programs as required.
• Coordinate the receipt, reconciliation, and posting of Veterans Affairs educational benefit payments and Yellow Ribbon funds to student accounts.
• Support Accounts Receivable operations through account maintenance, student account support, reporting, and other financial processes related to student billing and collections.

What This Job Offers

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