Accounting Associate of Accounts Receivable

Salary range 60k to 70k – Salary determination is based on experience

Trinity, a comprehensive university in the nation’s capital, seeks an Accounting Associate of Accounts Receivable who will be part of a dynamic team in the Business Office. This position will report directly to the Controller.

Trinity emphasizes excellence and innovation in teaching and learning across a full range of liberal arts and professional disciplines in undergraduate and graduate education. As such, we are looking for someone who enjoys a challenge, who understands and will support Trinity’s mission, is able to prioritize when faced with several important deadlines, and most importantly works well in a team environment. This is the ideal opportunity for a person who is willing to learn the inner workings of an accounting department.

Job Responsibilities:

The Accounting Associate of Accounts Receivable is under the direction of the Controller, and is primarily responsible for supporting the Business Office on a variety of accounting functions. This position handles journal entries, data entry, cash receipts, student accounts and collections, auxiliary revenues, third party billing, monthly reconciliations, and assists with year-end auditing.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare and process journal entries as assigned.
• Process cash receipts for student and non-student transactions.
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries, and support students on all account related inquiries.
• Research and resolve cash receipt or accounts receivable related inquiries.
• Process financial aid-related transactions.
• Assist students in making payment arrangements and payment plans, as needed.
• Prepare invoices for third party billing.
• Prepare auxiliary revenues.
• Prepare accounts receivable aging reports.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts receivable.
• Assist Controller with year-end audit tasks.
• Work closely with the Business team to serve as backup for accounts payable or other areas.
• Performs other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated skill in multi-level spreadsheet development.
• High attention to detail, accuracy and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Inquisitive nature with a desire to learn and explore new concepts.
• Ability to work independently to meet goals in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in an accounting office. Higher education experience is a plus.
• Exceptionally organized with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good research, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, Great Plains a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work normal weekday business hours and some Saturdays.

Trinity offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to full-time employees to include Health, Dental & Vision insurance, Employer Paid Life and Disability benefits, 403(b) Retirement plan with employer match up to 6%, Paid Family Leave, Trinity Center Membership Free to all employees to include full size pool, walking track, weight & Cardio equipment, Free campus parking, Free Shuttle bus between campus & Brookland Metro station and more.