Accounts Receivable Clerk II
Job Description
Provides professional customer service to students, families, sponsors and university departments in person, by telephone and by email concerning student and university accounts, including billing, scholarships, financial aid, outstanding and credit balances, payment and budget tuition plans. Requires knowledge of policies and procedures across operations of the Bursar’s Office and understanding of key student areas such as Financial Aid, Registration, Housing and Dining, Health Center and Veterans services.Ensures compliance with federal regulations related to privacy and confidentiality of student and other customer information.
Responsible to receive payments/monies paid to the University and process through cash receipts system, and to distribute all types of university checks.
Required Qualifications
Experience working in a professional office providing excellent customer service to a diverse customer base;
Experience with funds handling;
Experience using general office equipment and computer software such as Word, Excel and Outlook;
Knowledge of accounts receivable practices;
Strong analytical skills including the ability to analyze, interpret and explain complex financial transactions
Excellent listening and communication skills;
Strong organizational and time management skills;
Ability to work well under pressure with a high degree of accuracy;
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment;
Ability to work without close supervision and handle diverse tasks and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with funds handling in a banking or similar environment, including preparing daily deposits, balancing a cash drawer and/or making change;
Experience interpreting and explaining university policies and procedures;
Experience utilizing Banner or similar relational database;
Demonstrated knowledge or experience of accounting and collection practices for receivables;
A.S. or B.S. in accounting, business administration or similar;
Experience of basic banking principles and practices.
Pay Band 3
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Review Date
November 15, 2019
Additional Information
The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check
About Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university, committed to teaching and learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to InclusiveVT—serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice the Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our on-going efforts to increase access and inclusion, and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth for all of its members. Virginia Tech actively seeks a broad spectrum of candidates to join our community in preparing leaders for the world.
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