Accounts Receivable Staff

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Accounts Receivable Staff

The Accounts Receivable Staff reports to the Accounting Manager and is an integral part of the Accounting Department in the Business Office at Woodward Academy. The AR Staff will interact with parents, students, employees and the independent auditors of Woodward Academy.

Specific duties include:

Post payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers, credit cards, and cash) in the AR system and GL for both Woodward and Student Transport (Woodward’s transportation company)
Deposit checks in the bank electronically
Post charges to student accounts, both through data entry and import
Prepare documents for the monthly payment plan and collect parent responses
Call, email, and send letters to parents in an effort to collect past due accounts
Answer questions about student accounts from parents in the office and on the phone. Help ensure that the phone is answered in a timely manner at all times.
Assist parents with use of online payment systems
Help with report writing and query
Generate and post/mail monthly account statements
Prepare and post general ledger entries when necessary
Prepare general ledger account reconciliations as needed
Assist other personnel in the Business Office as needed
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Accounting Manager

Required skills:

Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong computer skills, including solid experience with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), enterprise software including data entry and report writing and web-based applications
Service oriented problem solver who is able to successfully work with diverse individuals in an educational environment
Strong analytical skills
Willingness to work as a team with colleagues
Strong customer service skills

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years accounting experience
Bachelor degree in business preferred

The Accounts Receivable Staff position is a full-time, non-exempt, twelve-month position.

Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for a total of 40 hours per week.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits are substantial.

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