Accounts Receivable Services Accountant Intermediate

Overview

This position supports Accounts Receivable transactional services for the university community. The role involves compiling and processing accounts receivable transactions, serving as a subject matter expert on non-sponsored billing and payment processing matters, and participating in related projects.

Reporting

Reports to the Accounts Receivable Services Accountant Supervisor.

Work Location

• 95% remote work
• Occasional on-site presence may be required to support deposit activities or to participate in staff training
• High-speed internet connection and a designated working space in your home are required
• Equipment (including a laptop and monitors) will be provided

Responsibilities

• Review data queries to ensure billing and payment records are processed accurately
• Respond to inquiries from schools and colleges, central partners, or other shared services departments
• Provide guidance to AR staff by approving journal entries, answering questions, and addressing issues as they arise
• Process payments and research unallocated payments
• Keep units, partners (e.g., Treasury, Banking Services), and supervisors up to date on complications that may result in processing delays
• Take corrective actions to resolve issues arising from billing, deposit, or journal entry errors
• Complete monthly account reconciliations, including onsite checks, student and guest cash advances, and stored value card program
• Identify and recommend process improvement ideas and assist with automation enhancement efforts
• Assist the other AR Services Accountant with month-end close and other reporting requirements
• Serve as first-level approver for capital calls and guide Specialists as needed
• Other projects and responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting
• Intermediate proficiency with spreadsheets, query tools, and data analysis software
• 1+ years of experience providing customer service

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits include:

• Seven paid holidays and four paid season days
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an environment of mutual respect and equal employment opportunities for all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Work Modes

Hybrid or mobile/remote work arrangements are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and may change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. The opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.