Student Accounts Receivable Counselor

Jackson State University•Jackson, MS

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About The Position

The Business Office at Jackson State University is accepting applications for its Student Accounts Receivable Counselor position.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
One year experience in Accounting/Business Environment Required.
Capability to work independently, possess excellent customer service skills and ability to interact positively with faculty, staff and third-party agencies required.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills required.
Works in traditional climate-controlled environment and requires the ability to sit for extended periods, some walking, standing and bending require.
Ability to lift and maneuver items weighing up to 15 pounds.
Work environment can be stressful at times in dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines.
Position sometimes requires overtime and/or evening hours.

Nice To Haves

Two years' experience in an Accounting/Business Environment Preferred.
Experience with Banner Ellucian Systems Preferred.

Responsibilities

Work as integrals part of Accounts Receivable and Collection Team; add, remove registration holds; print, review, mail student bills.
Work with Register's and Financial Aid Office to ensure tuition, fees and financial aid posted correctly to Student's Account; work with register's office during de-registration time period.
Prepare invoices for all student accounts receivable billing.
Assist with billing, collections, and refund processing for continuing education classes.
Act as backup cashier in cashiers' absence.
Assist with importation of Financial Aid to student's accounts, refunds processing, analyzation of data, and calculation of appropriate refund amount, voucher and prepare automated refund report for account payable.
Establish and maintain reports and supporting documentation in refund files for Financial Aid and Curriculum.
Serve as backup person for preparation of Daily Cash Analysis and Bank Deposit.
Process 3rd Party transfers and book permits.
Maintain sponsorship authorization files.
Process returned checks.
Prepare student billing.
Act as liaison for third party agencies, students, faculty and staff.
Compile and type routine business correspondence and confidential files.
Telephone services, personnel conferences, research and analyze questions and concerns of students, sponsoring agencies and employees.
Assist with phone calls in phone que.
Participate on campus-wide committees representing Business Office.
Attend staff development courses ss required.
Maintain a high standard of professionalism representing university in all aspects.
Work with team members/colleagues.
Perform other duties assigns.