Student Accounts Receivable Specialist (University)
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Fa Ewpe Saasfaprod1. Memphis · no salary stated · we estimate $75,981–$135,000 across the United States.
Fa Ewpe Saasfaprod1 has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Maintain student balances, process payments and refunds, and handle cashiering transactions
- Track overdue accounts and arrange collection steps, including referrals to outside agencies
- Explain balances and payment options to students, families, staff, vendors and third-party payers
- Reconcile deposits and payment batches, review aging reports, and correct billing issues
- Support Title IV refunds and tax reporting while coordinating account resolution with Financial Aid
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related area, including at least twelve accounting credits
- At least two years in receivables, billing, collections or related accounting work
- Knowledge of accounting, receivables, cash handling and collections, plus strong analysis and customer communication skills
- You can use Microsoft Office, especially Excel for sorting, filtering, formatting and formulas
Who this fits
This role suits someone who can balance account analysis and collection work with direct service to students and campus colleagues. You report to a senior finance manager, work an eight-hour shift five days a week, and may need to stay beyond normal hours. The setting is a standard office environment, with occasional lifting of up to thirty pounds.
From the employer
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Department: Business & Financial Services
Reports To: Senior Finance Manager
Location: Baptist Health Sciences University
- Maintain, reconcile, and collect student accounts receivable.
- Process student payments, refunds, deposits, and cashiering transactions.
- Monitor delinquent accounts and coordinate collection activities, including agency referrals.
- Communicate with students, parents, faculty, staff, vendors, and third-party payers regarding account balances and payment arrangements.
- Support registration and payment processes to maximize cash flow and account compliance.
- Prepare deposits, reconcile payment batches, and assist with general ledger entries and accounting documentation.
- Analyze account aging reports and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Assist with Title IV refunds, 1098-T reporting, and compliance with FERPA and institutional policies.
- Collaborate with Financial Aid and other departments to ensure timely account resolution.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance Business Office operations and customer service.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field with at least 12 credit hours in Accounting.
- Two (2) years of accounts receivable, billing, collections, or related accounting experience.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, accounts receivable, cash handling, and collections.
- Strong analytical, organizational, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (sorting, filtering, formatting, and formulas).
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- Three (3)+ years of accounts receivable, billing, collections, and cash-handling experience.
- Higher education finance or student accounts experience.
- Experience with automated receivable systems and student information systems.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analysis.
- Standard office environment.
- Occasional light lifting up to 30 pounds.
- May require work beyond normal business hours as needed.