Accounting Specialist II - (Accounts Receivable)

With general direction, performs a variety of moderately complex, technical accounting tasks related to preparing, maintaining and reviewing financial reports and records.

• Operates Cashiering Counter daily.

• Processes and maintains daily deposit and web as assigned.

• Monitors activity in assigned accounts; audits specified accounts for accuracy; creates accounts as requested.

• Balances and reconciles assigned accounts and/or funds; researches and reconciles any problems or discrepancies.

• Gathers and summarizes data; conducts research and analyzes data.

• Prepares various journal entries; makes recommendations regarding journal entries.

• Ensures that A/R matches Subsidiary accounts in General Ledger.

• Reviews financial forms and records; researches and resolves discrepancies.

• Processes various forms and other financial information and materials; enters financial information.

• Assists with maintaining collections with NC and SC Departments of Revenue and the college's collection agencies to help collect and maintain the college's student receivables accounts and other miscellaneous types of debt for the college.

• Responsible for invoicing collection agency, processing monthly collection reports, and maintaining Collection agency reconciliation including updating and submitting all paid accounts to Collection Agency.

• May assist with budget for Central Campus Business Office.

• May provide information and responds to student inquiries; may advise departments on policies and procedures relating to their budgets and other financial information.

• May review student accounts, various financial forms, and records; may research and resolve discrepancies.

• Responsible for maintaining student bankruptcy accounts.

• Processes and maintains incoming ACH's/Wires.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associate Degree in accounting or closely related field and two years of relative work experience; or

Bachelor's Degree in accounting business administration, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Collections

• Two years of work experience in Business and Accounting

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Knowledge of standard business practices pertaining to the areas of Budget, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on the ability to communicate financial information with personnel at all levels

• Ability to maintain, review and analyze financial reports and statements

• Excellent customer service skills

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple assignments, adapting to changing priorities and situations, and follow-through on the completion of assignments

Working Conditions:

Typical office environment; prolonged use of a video display terminal and keyboard; infrequent traveling to other buildings on campus or to other campuses