Accounts Receivable Clerk

Randolph-Macon College, a private, co-educational liberal arts institution, invites applications for a full-time Accounts Receivable Clerk.  Reporting directly to the Manager, Student Accounts, the qualified candidate for this position will post payments related to student accounts and other College activities. 

Responsibilities:

• Post transactions to student accounts including billing adjustments, receipting cash/check, wire transfers, online payments, credit card payments, journal entries and miscellaneous batches. Update accounts for student withdrawals.
• Post receipts for other areas across campus.   Total the amount of the receipts to ensure accuracy of the amount and posting to the proper account number.   Prepare daily deposit paperwork.     
• Process transactions as needed for the RMC Equestrian Center, using QuickBooks.  Follow up with staff of the facility regularly to facilitate billing, collections and other issues.    
• Respond to billing/payment questions from authorized parties concerning student accounts. 
• Manage business office holds daily.
• Update CBORD system for student meal plans and reconcile with student billing system. Update faculty/staff records as needed.  Verify accuracy of dining service provider’s invoices and pass to proper authorized signer for budget account number charged.
• Notify parties of returned checks due to insufficient funds and charge related fees to student account when necessary.
• Distribute manual checks as needed.
• Process student refund requests.
• Serve as reception for the Business Office, directing visitors as necessary.
• Serve as backup for Manager, Student Accounts during times of absence.

Qualifications:

• High school degree required, with at least two years of college level accounting.
• Two years of work experience in accounts receivable.  
• Previous experience in a college or university environment working with accounts receivable desirable.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and general math skills.
• Advanced experience with excel.
• Ability to deal with students, parents, co-workers, and visitors to the College personnel in a professional and courteous manner. 
• Attention to detail, thoroughness, and report results. 

The College:

Founded in 1830, Randolph-Macon has approximately 1650 students and is located in Ashland, VA, a residential community 15 miles north of Richmond and 90 miles south of Washington D.C., thereby having all the benefits for its students, faculty and staff of a dynamic metropolitan area which serves as the state capital.  Over 85% of students reside on campus. For more information about the College see www.rmc.edu.

Randolph-Macon College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, believes students learn best in a diverse, inclusive community and is therefore committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. We welcome applications from members of underrepresented populations.

Application:

To apply for the position, submit the following documents to https://bit.ly/3PrC9Zr in Microsoft Word or PDF format:  a current resume, cover letter addressing the position responsibilities and qualifications, and contact information for two professional references to Sharon Jackson, Director of Human Resources.  The review and interview process will commence as strong applications are received and the search will remain open until the position is filled.