Accounts Receivable and Payment Specialist

Accounts Receivable and Payment Specialist
Department: Finance
Location: Columbia, MO
Type: Staff, Full-time
Salary range starts at:$17.00 per hour

Diversity Statement:
Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse; supports activities that promote diversity and inclusion; and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.

Job Summary:
Provides direct support to the Bursar in handling administrative and accounting duties related to certain aspects of student account billing and activity within the Business Office.
Responsible for daily reconciliations, financial aid, 3rd-party receivables, and managing miscellaneous charges to student accounts from college departments. This Position requires the ability to use independent judgment with a thorough understanding of the operating policies and procedures. Work is performed under general supervision. Performance evaluation is based upon the completion of assets and results obtained.

• Attend work timely and regularly during the established hours of operation; work additional hours as business necessitates.
• Practice superior customer service.
• Display respect and civility to all constituencies regardless of the method of communication.
• Knowledge of Business Office workflows.
• Display respect and civility to all constituencies in all communications.
• Assists students and departmental personnel with account-related questions.
• Manage transfers of all financial aid.
• Manage student refund process and payment returns, including student notification and inquiries.
• Record miscellaneous charges to students' accounts.
• Manage daily cash receipt reconciliations.
• Responsible for application of all miscellaneous charges to AR Accounts and process accounts for adjustment.
• Interact with Bursar and other College departments to create innovative enhancements for business processes and productivity improvements.
• Backup support for other department staff
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned

​ Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.

Benefits Summary

Columbia College values its employees and is committed to offering benefits designed to help enhance their health and well-being. Columbia College views the benefits offered to its workforce as an important component of the overall compensation package made available by the College. We strive to offer our employees comprehensive and affordable benefits that make Columbia College an even more attractive place to work.

The College offers generous benefits to eligible employees that include:
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Basic life insurance and AD&D insurance
A 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, to which the College will match up to 8% of an employee’s annual compensation that vests at 20% a year after the employee satisfies a one year waiting period, is at least 21 years of age, has worked at least 1,000 hours in a Plan year
Paid vacation leave
Paid sick leave
An Employee Educational Grant program that allows eligible individuals to take undergraduate in-seat classes at Columbia College tuition free, and online undergraduate courses at a 75% tuition reduction
A Graduate Educational Grant program that allows eligible individuals to take graduate classes in-seat or online at Columbia College, at a 75% tuition reduction
Participation in Tuition Exchange programs that allows full time employees to send their non-emancipated children to other member institutions with no or significantly reduced tuition charges

The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit history, driving history, and criminal history of public record.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.

In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide.

Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at 573-875-7495 for a printed copy.

https://www.ccis.edu/campus-safety/crime-reporting/reports-stats