Job Summary: This position shall be responsible for billing, accounts receivable and working with students on their accounts.  This position will also be responsible for a variety of staff accounting functions to include balance sheet reconcilements; audit work paper preparation; fixed asset records; bank reconciliation, and analysis; and other general accounting functions as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounting

• Daily cash balancing
• Daily Bank activity review
• Recording payments as necessary
• Assure the balancing and integrity of assigned accounts
• Maintain Fixed Asset Depreciation Schedule
• Maintain Documentation & Inventory of Fixed Assets
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly
• Monthly sales tax reporting
• Maintain accounting and reporting for capital projects
• Financial analysis as directed by Controller.
• Prepares internal and external reports and surveys

Accounts Receivable

• Audit and maintain student account receivable accounts (tuition billing, meal plan billing, drop refunds, full withdrawals, etc.)
• Prepare monthly student accounts receivable communications
• Oversee student payment plans
• Process monthly ACH payment plans
• Process monthly ACH past due payment plans
• Manage accounts receivable collection process
• Collaborate with financial aid to process financial aid payments
• Prepare and maintain 3rd party billing (military, voc rehab, grants, etc.)

Customer Service

• Provides timely and courteous service to all individuals
• Answers phone calls in a timely and courteous manner
• Assist with window coverage when necessary
• Provide support to other staff

Other

• Sets a positive example (Timeliness; work ethic; appearance; attitude)
• Observes and maintains policy of confidentiality regarding all university business and records
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Controller

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong Accounting Knowledge
• Computer Experience, strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong organizational skills
• Pleasant personality and ability to work well with people
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting emphasis and/(or)
• 3-5 years of progressive work experience in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Review of applications for the position will begin immediately and will continue until filled. Successful completion of a background check verification is required. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, religion, creed, race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, national origin, or other characteristics protected by state and federal law. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Associate Vice President of Human Resources at welp@morningside.edu.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to: employment@morningside.edu