"Accounts Receivable Coordinator"

Requisition ID: 1258

Responsibilities:  

The Accounts Receivable Coordinator and is a key role within the Accounting Department at Ohio Wesleyan University. This includes ensuring the accuracy of billing of tuition, fees and additional charges posted to a student’s account and the application of payments to the account. The position collaborates with others across the university in communicating with students and families to increase financial literacy related to the college experience and students’ financial obligations to the university. The position will assist the Controller in creating programming and content to increase students’ financial literacy. The Coordinator is responsible for placing holds on student accounts, submitting invoices to third parties, collection of delinquent accounts and various account reconciliations on a monthly basis.  The role plays an important role in year-end closing processes and audit preparation in collaboration with the accounting team. The position will actively foster a welcoming environment for all persons. 

Qualifications:  

The Accounts Receivable Coordinator will have a bachelor’s degree.  A degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field is preferred. The candidate must have three years of similar professional experience such as accounts receivable, ideally in a university setting. The candidate should also have excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus. Additional key attributes include: detail oriented and organized work; ability to meet assigned deadlines; effective MS excel and word skills; successful experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and ability to complete tasks with frequent interruptions from walk-ins.

A complete application consists of:

• Resume 
• Cover letter that addresses how the applicant meets the qualifications for the position. 

 Applicants who advance in the process will need to submit a list of professional references at a later date. 

 WHAT WE OFFER:

Ohio Wesleyan University offers a rewarding place to work! To discover why this should be your next work home, visit our website. Learn more about our benefits at Discover our Benefits. As an equal opportunity institution, OWU has a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We do not discriminate on any basis including: race, religion, color, culture, national origin, sex and/or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, economic barriers, or any other legally protected factor.