Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager and Controller, the Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting with accounts receivable, general ledger transactions, and general accounting activities. The role also manages Student Payment Plans, including collection, and serves as back-up to the Financial Aid Administrator.

Duties And Responsibilities

•  Recording of Accounts Receivable transactions including billing, collections, refunds and reconciliations between our management system and accounting ledger
• Managing payment plans and maintaining files with all documentation, collaborating closely with the Financial Aid Administrator
• Communicating with students and others regarding any billing related questions
• Recording online orders revenue and process refunds
• Recording credit card fees and reconciling statements
• Posting and reviewing daily cash receipts
• Preparing AR and month end journal entries as needed
• Assisting with bank reconciliations as requested
• Recording of benefits
• Assisting in Ad Hoc projects as needed

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of general accounting principles and Accounts Receivable
• B.A. in related field of accounting preferred
• Requires 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of computerized systems, Blackbaud experience is a plus
• Financial Aid experience a plus
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to independently problem solve
• Organized and reliable
• Requires good computer skills, Excel proficiency a plus
• Requires excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a team player and willing to collaborate