Accounts Receivable/Student Accounts Specialist I

Northwest Indian College • Bellingham, WA • 8h ago

SCOPE OF WORK:

Accounts Receivable Specialist/Student Accounts, has two primary responsibilities: 1) Provide a high level of customer service to current and former students. and 2) Perform accounts receivable duties including third party billing, payment compliance, and various journal entries

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounts Receivable:

Lead staff in charge of completing quarterly student/tribal third-party billing, which includes creating invoices, following all FERPA guidelines, tracking payments, and following up on outstanding invoices.

Enter other fiscal transactions via journal entries; review work for accuracy prior to submission for approval, and make adjusting entries as needed.

Student Accounts Support:

Provide a high level of customer service to students, staff, and tribal entities.

Lead staff in charge of all incoming student account related calls, emails, and mail correspondence.

Perform student financial aid and scholarship check distribution in collaboration with Student Accounts Specialist II. Includes entry, review, and corrections on a quarterly and as-needed basis.

Review and check work for procedure and accuracy; investigate discrepancies and correct errors.

Work with students and other departments as needed to identify funding opportunities to pay for tuition.

General:

Collaborate effectively with Accounts Receivable/Student Accounts Specialist II.

Maintain positive working relationships with tribal, scholarship, and awarding agencies.

Provide backup functions for the Accounting Support Specialist-Campus Cashier position as needed.

A strong focus on providing a high level of customer service to everyone is expected.

Ability to work in a variety of Microsoft 365 programs, and accounting databases.

Perform other duties as assigned on a cross-train or back-fill basis.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED to perform this position successfully:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Graduate or GED

One year of accounting experience, with an emphasis on accounts receivable.

High level of computer software proficiency, particularly in Excel and comprehension of computer knowledge.

Consistent and regular attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's degree in accounting or related field.

Previous experience working with Native Americans in a college setting or in the community.

Experience with and sensitivity to Native American people and cultural customs.

Other Qualifications:

Must have a current driver's license and a driving abstract that meets employer qualifications for insurability.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently with little to no direction for certain tasks.

Ability to work in a team environment to achieve strategic and departmental goals.

Ability to adhere to FERPA guidelines and maintain confidentiality.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.

Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested individuals should submit the following application materials directly to the NWIC Human Resources Office only.

Cover letter addressing how you meet the position qualifications

NWIC Application

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) form

Current and complete professional resume

Copies of college transcripts (official copy requested at time of hire)

Three

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