Accounts Receivable Clerk

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager, General Revenue & Cashiering Services, the Accounting Specialist for Client AR is responsible for the accurate posting, reconciliation, deposits and assisting the accounting department in any other functions related to cash, accounts receivable or revenue that affect the UT Health Science Center in daily/monthly functions as an institution.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:

• Responsible for Template creation and maintenance for Treasury module
• Responsible for utilizing payer reports to analyze payment discrepancies.
• Responsible for balancing credit card transactions to the bank.
• Responsible for accurate and timely posting of client payments.
• Responsible for accurate and timely posting of grant payments.
• Investigates and reconcile all cash discrepancies.
• Responsible for compiling reports for campus departments.
• Acts as coverage to Mail room clerk when staff is unavailable.
• Responsible for compiling end-of-month reports for various departments.
• Responsible for ACH payment application for Business Office and other departments.
• Responsible for ACH payment application process for both campuses.
• Responsible for researching payment questions for Business Office/Ensemble.
• Other duties as assigned to assist with Finance department reporting and projects (i.e. payroll, AP, travel, general ledger, or grant accounting).

ACCOMPANYING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of accounting and accounts receivable principles, cashiering and cash management principles
• Demonstrated security-minded skills and focused on promoting the safety of patients, employees, and others when conducting cash-related transactions.
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of finance, accounting, and receivable systems and proficiency in the use, advancement, and application of technology and automation.
• Ability to present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer relations skills and the ability to work effectively within a diverse community.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience in the areas of cashiering, reconciliations, bank transactions, accounting, or bookkeeping.
• A combination of education and experience may be accepted.