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Accounts Receivable Specialist
<p><strong>Position Purpose</strong></p><p>We are looking for a proactive and personable Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our clients team for a temporary role. In this role you would be supporting student billing, collections, and auxiliary revenue processing while providing responsive customer service to students, families, and campus partners. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Student Billing & Collections</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with initial student billing, including housing and dining, in coordination with campus departments.</li><li>Support students with payment plans, financing options, refunds, and account adjustments.</li><li>Monitor student accounts for past-due balances, process late fees and holds, and follow up with students and families as needed.</li><li>Respond to billing questions via phone, email, mail, or in person; escalate issues when appropriate.</li><li>Process health insurance billing and waivers.</li><li>Record payments from federal, state, and private loans, scholarships, and ROTC programs.</li><li>Prepare weekly revenue reports for the Controller’s Office.</li><li>Follow established policies and assist with process improvements.</li><li>Work with the Bookstore and campus departments to ensure payments are accurately recorded.</li><li>Process credit card, cash, and other receipts in the accounting system.</li><li>Collect and record rent revenue.</li></ul>
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.<br>• At least 5 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounts receivable is preferred.<br>• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills are essential.<br>• Excellent attention to detail, along with outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and Google Suite is necessary.<br>• Familiarity with Ellucian Colleague and Workday systems is a plus.<br>• Must be safety-conscious and comfortable working with diverse groups of individuals.
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  • Schenectady, NY
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 25.00 - 32.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Position Purpose</strong></p><p>We are looking for a proactive and personable Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our clients team for a temporary role. In this role you would be supporting student billing, collections, and auxiliary revenue processing while providing responsive customer service to students, families, and campus partners. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Student Billing & Collections</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with initial student billing, including housing and dining, in coordination with campus departments.</li><li>Support students with payment plans, financing options, refunds, and account adjustments.</li><li>Monitor student accounts for past-due balances, process late fees and holds, and follow up with students and families as needed.</li><li>Respond to billing questions via phone, email, mail, or in person; escalate issues when appropriate.</li><li>Process health insurance billing and waivers.</li><li>Record payments from federal, state, and private loans, scholarships, and ROTC programs.</li><li>Prepare weekly revenue reports for the Controller’s Office.</li><li>Follow established policies and assist with process improvements.</li><li>Work with the Bookstore and campus departments to ensure payments are accurately recorded.</li><li>Process credit card, cash, and other receipts in the accounting system.</li><li>Collect and record rent revenue.</li></ul>
  • 2025-12-18T16:23:54Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist Job in Schenectady, NY | Robert Half