Accountant - Receivables

$39,000 - $39,000/Yr

Southwestern Community College - Sylva, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Sylva, NC

Educational Services

About the position

The Accountant - Receivables position at Southwestern Community College is responsible for managing accounts receivables, including billing for curriculum and continuing education programs. The role involves maintaining relationships with sponsoring agencies, preparing invoices, monitoring outstanding accounts, and ensuring accurate financial records. This full-time, non-exempt position requires attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively with other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Maintain curriculum and continuing education sponsored billing.
• Prepare and disseminate sponsored invoices.
• Maintain good working relationships with sponsoring agencies.
• Responsible for all sponsor setup for curriculum and continuing education classes.
• Monitor outstanding sponsored accounts and perform necessary follow up.
• Scan Daily Cash Analysis files.
• Prepare bank deposit and transmit DCA information to NCCCS daily.
• Maintain Accounts Payable check reconciliation and monitor outstanding checks.
• Monitor and reconcile various accounts to the general ledger.
• Audit various college petty cash funds.
• Maintain the incoming check log spreadsheet before and after items are receipted.
• Process and monitor student accounts receivable restrictions and disseminate thirty-day student invoices.
• Verify accuracy of all checks prior to release and upload checks to the State Core Banking System.
• Serve as a primary backup to the Accountant - Cashier position.
• Assist with collection of outstanding debt process.
• Invoice/bill outside agencies and process requisitions as needed.
• Assist co-workers with additional accounting duties as needed.
• Reconcile the Miscellaneous Scholarship account.
• Responsible for the Nelnet uploads and customer service for all related Nelnet issues.
• Keep all A/R sponsorships clean and up-to-date for archiving.

Requirements

• AAS in Accounting preferred, with practical work experience as a substitute for education.
• Two years of related work experience including basic accounting, computer skills, and office equipment knowledge.
• Valid NC Driver's license.