Accounts Receivable Specialist & Accountant - Hocking Technical College : Job Details

Salary: $38,000 - $45,000

I. Position Purpose

The Accounts Receivable Specialist & Accountant is a key member of the fiscal department. The primary responsibility of the position is the collection and reporting of moneys owed to the college in accordance to its policies and procedures. The position will also be responsible for various accounting functions within the fiscal department as assigned by the supervisor. This position will be a part of implementing new processes to support the College's growth and mission.

II. Duties and Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include the following, to be assigned by supervisor:

o Ensure the timely billing and collection of student account balances, including:

Contacting students regarding their account balances

Providing reports to appropriate staff regarding status of student account balances

Being primarily responsible for ensuring that students follow through on payment plans

Providing insights and recommendations to management regarding the collection of student accounts

o Ensure the timely billing and collection of the colleges accounts receivable

Invoicing on behalf of the college's various revenue centers

Providing reports regarding the aging and receipt of invoices

o Provide support with third party billing

o Act as the liaison for the student account appeals process

o Provide support in posting journal entries

o Provide support to the fiscal departments reporting processes

o Provide support to payroll function

o General bookkeeping as required by the department

o Operating within college's policies and procedures

o Recommending improvements to the College's processes and procedures and work with manager to implement improvements.

o Provide additional support to the fiscal office as needed, including: accounts payable, purchasing, budgeting, and reporting.

o Provide confidential information for bargaining unit contract negotations

o Other duties as assigned

III. Qualifications - Education, Experience, and Skills

Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred.

1 to 3 years of accounts receivable experience preferred

Accurate and thorough in completing tasks

Attention to detail

Effective written and verbal communication skills

High level of integrity

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Knowledge of general accounting principles

Proficient in technology related to the field

Hocking College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, age disability or military status in employment or the provision of services.

Reasonable accommodations may be requested and reviewed according to the Americans with

Disabilities Act (ADA).

College Expectations of the Employee

To ensure an orderly environment and provide the best possible work environment, Hocking College expects employees to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner during work hours and at any function at which the person represents Hocking College. Hocking College's reputation is one of its most valuable assets. In addition, the employee is expected to follow the following Employee Rules of Conduct that will protect the interests and safety of all employees as well as the college; to conduct themselves in an honest, honorable, courteous and appropriate manner at all times; to contribute to a positive working environment; to act as ambassadors of the college; and to display professionalism in representing the college.