Accounts Receivable and Sponsor Billing Specialist

At Arizona Western College, every role contributes to student success. The Accounts Receivable & Sponsor Billing Specialist is an important member of the Finance team, responsible for supporting accurate and timely account management, billing processes, and financial transactions. This position works closely with students, employees, and external partners to ensure financial records are maintained with accuracy, integrity, and care while supporting the College's overall mission and operations.

Typical Duties:

• Serves Students. Maintain accurate, district-wide electronic student and customer account records within the Colleague system. Review accounts for accuracy and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Verify billing and credits for special programs (e.g., Yuma Promise, La Paz Promise). Troubleshoot system and account issues while ensuring data integrity and proper documentation.
• Manage third-party sponsorship accounts, including setup, billing, and maintenance. Generate and monitor invoices, payments, deposits, and account activity. Reconcile related general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies. Ensure compliance with institutional policies and sponsor requirements.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

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Required Qualifications:

Associate's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field AND a minimum of two (2) years of accounting or accounts receivable experience, preferably in higher education.

OR

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field AND a minimum of one (1) year of accounting or accounts receivable experience, preferably in higher education.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities, relevant to the essential functions and duties, have been achieved may be considered.

Salary:

$21.81 - $23.12 per hour, depending on experience.

Notes:

• Yuma Campus
• Non-Exempt