What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tuition Management Specialist position at The First Academy?
Job Summary:
The Tuition Management/Accounts Receivable Coordinator will be a Christian who is responsible for managing all aspects of tuition and accounts receivable functions, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping and compliance with organizational policies. This role requires a detail-oriented and highly organized individual skilled in accounts receivable processes, with strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Experience with Florida state scholarship administration, particularly through Step Up For Students, is essential. This is a full-time, 12-month position.
Essential Job Functions:
- Oversee student tuition accounts using FACTS Financial software, ensuring accurate billing, collections, and reconciliations.
- Administer Florida state scholarships through Step Up For Students. Ensure compliance with all scholarship guidelines, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
- Perform weekly cash deposits and ensure all payments are accurately recorded in the accounting system.
- Reconcile credit card processing transactions to bank deposits and prepare monthly cash receipts entry.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for tuition- and scholarship-related inquiries from families.
- Support audits by preparing and providing accounts receivable and scholarship documentation.
- Assist the Senior Director of Finance with other tasks, as assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Your service at The First Academy is a ministry. In your ministry role, it is imperative that you understand the importance of embracing a Christian Worldview and being an ambassador for the Gospel. The Baptist Faith and Message of 2000, The First Baptist Church of Orlando, and the School’s Statement of Faith outlined in Article III of its By-laws are the guidelines of Biblical interpretation and application to social and lifestyle issues at The First Academy. As an employee of The First Academy, you agree to minister and to be a role model to students and others within these guidelines.
- Evidence a mature personal Christian faith consistent with the First Academy Statement of Faith including being a born-again Christian, active Church member, exhibiting a close personal walk with Jesus Christ: modeling an exemplary Biblical lifestyle, and evidencing maturity in the understanding and integration of sound Biblical principles in classroom instruction and personal counseling.
- Present a positive image of the school to others and to the community.
- Working understanding of accounts receivable functions.
- Well-organized and self-directed individual who exhibits a high level of integrity that inspires trust and confidence.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, incorporating the appropriate level of diplomacy and tact.
- Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner and effectively partner and collaborate with others
- Ability to maintain confidentiality pertaining to school/employee matters.
- Proficient with using technology including Apple products, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google. Strong Excel skills are required.
- Experience with MIP/Abila and FACTS Financial preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting or Finance preferred.
- or a related area preferred.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Consistent attendance is a job requirement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $56,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $56,000
