Accounts Receivable Associate-3

$37,939 - $37,939/Yr

Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep - Dallas, TX

Full-time

Dallas, TX

Educational Services

About the position

Dallas College is currently seeking an Accounts Receivable Associate/Cashier to support the day-to-day operations of the accounts receivable area, in person. This role is crucial for processing and monitoring incoming payments, securing revenue by posting receipts, and taking proactive steps to collect receivables. The individual in this position will be required to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail when performing all tasks and must be able to accurately handle and count large amounts of cash. The position will also require the ability to work extended hours, including evenings and Saturdays during peak times, and assist at other locations as needed. The Accounts Receivable Associate will be responsible for reconciling daily balances on cash drawer accounts receivable to ensure that payments are accounted for and properly posted. This includes verifying the accuracy of accounts receivable data, identifying and resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate electronic spreadsheets for accounts receivable data. The role also involves monitoring past due accounts and contacting students to inquire about payment status, as well as facilitating placing proper restrictions and notes on delinquent accounts. In addition to these responsibilities, the associate will receive in-person customers, emails, and phone calls, providing general information to customers and referring non-routine inquiries to the appropriate staff member. Daily tasks will also include reconciling cash drawers, preparing summary sheets for all cash drawer sessions, posting charges and payments for student accounts and miscellaneous transactions, scanning daily cash reports and payment plans into the database, processing NSFs and returned checks to student accounts receivable, and overseeing assigned projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily balances on cash drawer accounts receivable to ensure that payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verify accuracy of accounts receivable data, identify, and resolve discrepancies. Maintain accurate electronic spreadsheets for accounts receivable data.
• Monitor past due accounts and contact students to inquire about payment status. Facilitate placing proper restrictions and notes on delinquent accounts.
• Receive in person customers, emails, and phone calls, providing general information to customers and referring non-routine inquiries to the appropriate staff member.
• Reconcile cash drawers and prepare summary sheet for all cash drawer sessions each day.
• Post charges and payments for student accounts and miscellaneous transactions.
• Scan daily cash reports and payment plans into the database.
• Process NSFs and returned checks to student A/R.
• Oversee assigned projects as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Two years of experience in an accounts receivable role or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of cash handling experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite as well as email and internet interfaces.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team in a customer service-oriented environment.
• Effective communication, both oral and written.
• Highly developed organizational and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize time, multitask and problem solve issues in a timely manner.