Accounts Receivable Specialist

Overview

At Moraine Park Technical College, your work matters. Our employees play a vital role in shaping the future of higher education and making a positive impact across our district communities. We seek candidates who align with our values and bring strong skills and dedication to help advance Moraine Park’s mission.

 

Position Summary:

Moraine Park Technical College is seeking a full-time Accounts Receivable Specialist on our Fond du Lac Campus. The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the processing of all activities related to the accounts receivable of the College. In addition, this position is the liaison between Student Financial Services, Financial Aid, Enrollment Services, and third party accounts. 

 

The successful candidate will have an associate degree in accounting or a related field and three years of related accounts receivable experience, and knowledge of basic accounting procedures and money management.

 

Join us at Moraine Park Technical College, where we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of our students!

 

Responsibilities:

• Receive/monitor student Third Party Sponsorships via email, Dynamic Forms, and various agency portals and process based on the sponsor's criteria using the Banner Accounts Receivable (AR) Contract Module.• Track expiring Third Party Sponsorships, student eligibility, and maintain sponsorship award documentation.• Prepare and submit all college wide billings including corporate, student, third-party, Economic Workforce Development (EWD) contract, Tax Levy, and miscellaneous billings.• Utilize advanced knowledge of Banner to perform application of payments, analyze and query AR data to support billing, financial hold and collection processes, and research and resolve account discrepancies with vendors and the MPTC community. • Responsible for communicating with students, employees, community members and vendor partners for all account issues and past-due balances.• Assist with drop for non-payment processing and provide backup support for refund processing.• Reconcile student bookstore charges to vendor billings and work with bookstore partners to resolve any discrepancies identified. • Scan and index images of documents for the financial accounting and student system.• Perform various record-keeping, data entry, and reporting processes, as required, to maintain the accuracy of finances for the District.

 

Experience & Qualifications(in addition to those listed in the summary above):

• Advanced competency using Excel and ability to fully utilize accounting software for student accounts and accounts receivable. Knowledge of software applications, including Microsoft Office 365 (Office Suite, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with end users, colleagues, and management to provide a complete and timely explanation of issues and decisions to ensure customer satisfaction.• Ability to take initiative, work independently with little supervision and make sound decisions with minimal direction.• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize special projects with routine assignments.• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team. • High degree of integrity and professionalism and a demonstrated ability to respect the confidentiality of information and demonstrate critical and systems thinking. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.

 

Desired Qualifications:• Experience with the student information system, Banner.• Knowledge of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

 

 

Hiring Range: $21.23 - $24.61

Starting: Immediately

Workplace Flexibility: Limited work from home upon approval

Hours/Schedule/Travel: Academic: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (37.5 hours), Summer: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (34 hours), minimal travel

Benefits information: Please click here for a summary of our benefits.