Accounts Receivable Manager – Bursar

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Bursar, or designee, the Accounts Receivable Manager will work closely with the Bursar staff and the Accounting Department staff for the maintenance and control of student tuition receivable.

Please Note: Essex County College does not provide visa sponsorship of any kind. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Compensation:
This position offers a competitive starting salary of $52,00 – $70,000

Benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Pension and retirement plans
• Tuition waiver programs
• Opportunities for professional growth

Be part of a collaborative and mission-driven college community.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Audit cashier receipts daily.
2. Maintain cashier’s change funds to begin daily operations, and replenishes such change funds during the day, as required
3. Reconcile daily cash receipts to Banner finance system and ensure that general ledger journal entries are prepared accurately for non-Banner receipts.
4. Research and resolve payment discrepancies.
5. Prepare and reconcile daily Consolidation Proof sheet detailing Bursar receipts and revenue from all institutional sources reconciling Banner entries to the general ledger. Deliver proofand journal entries to the Comptroller or designee for further processing and reconciliation.
6. Prepare bank deposit slips to deposit college receipts from sources of institutional funds.
7. Coordinate the daily delivery of college receipts to the bank in accordance to college regulations.
8. Manage and reconcile monthly petty cash funds.
9. Post third party, agency and out of county chargeback payments to student accounts and maintain an up to date billing system.
10. Prepare third party, agency and out of county billings and communicnte with payers to ensure payment. Analyze student accounts and return all non-compliant or overpayment to payer.
11. Perform monthly reconciliation of all third party, agency, and out of county chargeback billings
12. Prepare year end agency report for fiscal year reporting.
13. Maintain strict confidentiality and security of student records.
14. Prepare special, routine, and ancillary reports as required.
15. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree with a minimum of 5 years of Bursar Office experience.
• At least 3 credits of college level accounting courses.
• Working knowledge of computer software applications, preferably Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to exercise critical human relations skill in establishing and mnintaining effective working relationships with college employees and in providing quality customer service.

Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Experience:
Master’s degree.

Experience in accounting or bookkeeping.

Working knowledge of the Fair Debt Collection Act and applicable state and federal laws.

Preferred Education Requirements: Master’s Degree

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