Full job description Description: At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.
This position coordinates all activities associated with student and fraternity accounts receivable, and provides assistance to Business Office cashiering.
Requirements: Essential Functions: Maintains the college's accounts receivable activities by preparing documentation and performing data entry for charges and credits to the student accounts and fraternity accounts; monitor financial aid as applied; finalize billing procedure, prepare monthly billing, discuss accounts with parents and students. Calculates and prepares weekly student refund checks. Responsible for 3rd party billing, 1098T processing, assisting in the preparation of 1042-S, and return of Title IV funds Provides assistance to Business Office cashiering by preparation of receipts, recording funds received by the college, and preparation of bank deposits. Develops, manages, and maintains all accounts receivable modules in Jenzabar and any other accounts receivable related software. Assists in the preparation of the annual audit by providing documents, reports and other information. Maintains fraternity billing and preparation of monthly check requests for the fraternity houses. Responsible for student and former student collections. Makes presentations to students regarding student charges, federal forms, etc. Job Requirements: Education: High School degree or equivalent required.
Experience: Two years of prior accounts receivable experienced desired. Prior experience working in higher education preferred. Experience working with diverse populations.
Skills: Exceptional analytical skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel Detail oriented Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal with the ability to communicate to various levels of personnel Willingness to take on new initiatives Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and prioritize workload Use of computerized accounting, payment processing and budgeting system Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment Strong service orientation Experience with and ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision options Health Savings Account and/or Flex Spending Account Supplemental options: Short-term disability, Hospitalization, Accident, and Critical Illness Stand-alone EAP program Life, AD&D, and long-term disability Retirement 403(b) plan Tuition remission or exchange programs Sick and Vacation time Paid Holidays (15+ each year) Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The College is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The College does not discriminate in access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or genetic information.
Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to:
Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator
501 Westminster Ave, Washington West, 2nd floor
Fulton, MO 65251
