What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff: Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Berwick Academy?
Berwick Academy seeks to hire an Accounts Receivable (A/R) Specialist. This posting is for an immediate hire. The position will administer the student billing process, manage all cash receipts, and support the Controller in various accounting-related activities. The A/R Specialist is a key member of the Berwick Business Team.
The duties of the A/R Specialist include:
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounting. This position requires strong organization, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills. Strong proficiency with Excel and other computerized accounting systems is essential. Highest regard for confidentiality and exemplary ethical standards is necessary, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects under the pressure of deadlines.
Equally important, the candidate must be a team-oriented, agile professional with a positive outlook, excellent work ethic, and a sense of humor.
A detailed job description is available at www.berwickacademy.org/about-us/careers
Berwick Academy is an equal opportunity employer and subscribes to all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination of any sort in our hiring practices. Berwick is committed to cultivating and sustaining a community that embraces difference and welcomes candidates who will add to the racial and cultural diversity of our community. Berwick does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran or active military status, or any other category protected by state, federal or local law.
No phone calls please.
The duties of the A/R Specialist include:
- Be the first point of contact with families regarding all student billing.
- Maintain and administer all aspects of student account billing to ensure all account information and financial activities are reflected accurately and timely in the student billing system.
- Administer the collections process to ensure timely follow-up on payment of outstanding balances.
- Maintain an accurate enrollment list, ensure that enrollment counts in student billing (including financial aid details) and applicant systems agree, and work with admission staff to resolve any variances or irregularities.
- Generate and maintain reports related to student enrollment (projected income, withdrawals/additions, etc.), financial aid, budget planning, and enrollment contracts.
- Provide assistance to the Controller as it relates to student billing in monthly financial reporting and the annual audit and resolve any discrepancies between the billing system, general reporting, and general ledger.
- Take an active role in professional activities and attend relevant professional meetings and conferences.
- Assist in general ledger and other reconciliations
- Assist in managing other AR functions, including Auxiliary program revenue collection, and credit card reconciliation.
- Manage Petty Cash accounts.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounting. This position requires strong organization, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills. Strong proficiency with Excel and other computerized accounting systems is essential. Highest regard for confidentiality and exemplary ethical standards is necessary, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects under the pressure of deadlines.
Equally important, the candidate must be a team-oriented, agile professional with a positive outlook, excellent work ethic, and a sense of humor.
A detailed job description is available at www.berwickacademy.org/about-us/careers
Berwick Academy is an equal opportunity employer and subscribes to all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination of any sort in our hiring practices. Berwick is committed to cultivating and sustaining a community that embraces difference and welcomes candidates who will add to the racial and cultural diversity of our community. Berwick does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran or active military status, or any other category protected by state, federal or local law.
No phone calls please.
