Accounts Receivable Accountant

One of our clients in Dallas is a very reputable K-12 private school with over 1,000 students looking for a Staff Accountant. This role will focus on a mix of general accounting and AR functions and be part of a team of five. The school offers a fantastic work-life balance, including school holidays (winter, spring, and Thanksgiving breaks), 8 days of PTO, 2 weeks of vacation, a lighter summer schedule, and a 5% match on 403B.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or correlated field
• 1-3 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, and similar accounting functions
• Proficient with Excel. Knowledge of Blackbaud and ABILA MIP is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Manage setup, billing, and maintenance of tuition, incidental fees, and speech billing plans.
• Collaborate with families to establish payment plans and address any billing inquiries or issues.
• Record and reconcile all sources of revenue and related payments, including auxiliary revenue, charitable donations, and other revenue/payment types.
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on delinquent accounts.
• Provide A/R documentation for month-end closings and audits.
• Assist in implementing and improving A/R processes and systems.
• Reconcile Credit Card Clearing Account.