What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Clerk position at Westminster College - Fulton, MO?
Description
At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.
This position coordinates all activities associated with Business Office cashiering as well as providing support to the Accounts Receivable Coordinator in activities associated with student and fraternity accounts receivable.
Requirements
Essential Functions:
- Provide student service in person and via telephone and email
- Record all cash receipts received from students, CASHNet, and all campus departments including Development, National Churchill Museum, Athletics, Admissions, etc.
- Prepare receipts and record all funds received by the College into the General Ledger
- Assist AR Coordinator in all aspects of Accounts Receivable as needed
- Maintain cash clearing accounts including bookstore, financial aid, etc.
- Provide cash deposit reports to appropriate personnel in the Business Office
- Assist in the preparation of the annual audit by providing documents, reports and other information
- Calculate and prepare documentation for weekly student refunds
Job Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: Two years of prior cashiering and accounts receivable experience desired. Prior experience working in higher education preferred. Experience working with diverse populations.
Skills:
- Exceptional analytical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Detail oriented
- Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal with the ability to communicate to various levels of personnel
- Willingness to take on new initiatives
- Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and prioritize workload
- Use of computerized accounting and budgeting system
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment
- Strong service orientation
- Experience with and ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision options
- Health Savings Account and/or Flex Spending Account
- Supplemental options: Short-term disability, Hospitalization, Accident, and Critical Illness
- Stand-alone EAP program
- Life, AD&D, and long-term disability
- Retirement 403(b) plan
- Tuition remission or exchange programs
- Sick and Vacation time
- Paid Holidays (15 each year)
Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The College is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The College does not discriminate in access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or genetic information.
Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to:
Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator
501 Westminster Ave, Washington West, 2nd floor
Fulton, MO 65251
HR@Westminster-mo.edu
573-592-5226
