Student Accounts Receivable Assistant

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Type of Position:Clerical

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Job Type:Regular
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Institution Name: University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain

The University of Arkansas Rich Mountain's main campus in Mena is situated on a pristine 40-acre campus at the foot of Arkansas' second highest peak, Rich Mountain, with satellite campuses located in Waldron and Mount Ida.

A two-year public community college offering six associate degrees, seven associate workforce degrees, fifteen technical/certificate programs and a growing list of athletic programs, UA Rich Mountain provides transformative education to all learners with an average 14:1 student to faculty ratio.

Thank you for your interest. We hope you'll be joining us in the heart of UARM's Buck country soon

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Department:Business Affairs

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Summary of Job Duties:The Accounts Receivable Assistant, working under the direction of the Vice Chancellor of Finance, is responsible for performing all functions related to the maintenance of the College's accounts receivable sub/ledgers.

Position Specific Responsibilities:

• Monitor all activity on student accounts, including but not limited to:

• Correspondence with students regarding their account.

• Receipting payments from students, third parties, etc.

• Manage/set up electronic payment arrangements.

• Manage and monitor all collections, including set/off collection through the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration and S&S Recovery, Inc.

• Work with collection agencies to ensure receipt of outstanding student balances.

• Assist students with setting up Bank Mobile accounts for student refunds.

• Processing of financial aid and tuition refunds.

• Daily reconciliation of cash drawer( s) and related closing reports, securing monies in vault, and
ensuring vault and Business Office locked daily.

• Coverage of the front desk as needed.

• Issuance and management of facility keys.

• Scan, file and maintain business office documents, including but not limited to:

• Accounts Receivable documents.

• Other audit/related documents.

• Other job related duties as assigned by the Controller, Vice Chancellor of Administration, or
Chancellor of the College, including but not limited to:

• Assist with mail sorting as needed.

• Assist Accounts Payable Assistant as needed.

• Assist Controller with 1098T data and dissemination.

• Other duties as assigned.

College/wide Requirements:

• All duties are performed in cooperation with other administrators and in accordance with the
plans and policies of the College.

• Seek and implement activities, services and programs which assure that UA Rich Mountain is a
vibrant contributor to the quality of life of the Ouachita Mountain region.

• Treat all who choose the College's resources with dignity.

• Challenge all learners to maximize their potential.

• Implement systems whereby all learners are given the opportunity to accept the challenges and
responsibilities for learning and growing as students and citizens.

• Promote and help develop a College environment of respect, dignity and cooperation where ideas,
questioning, and the continued pursuit of self-development are valued as a means toward learning
and growth.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the responsibilities and skill required to fulfill the position
responsibilities.

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of a computer as it relates to specific position
requirements.

• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both oral and written.

• Demonstrate commitment to learning.

• Demonstrate commitment to the community college philosophy.

• Demonstrate commitment to assisting students and faculty.

• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills.

• Demonstrate effective leadership and team building skills.

• Demonstrate time management and effective organization skills.

• Demonstrate commitment to professional development
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• The formal education of an Associate Degree or a combination of equivalent education and work
experience.

• Courses in bookkeeping/accounting, administrative office procedures, or a related field plus
experience in bookkeeping/accounting is preferred.

• Knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting practices.

• Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculators and data entry devices.

• Ability to work proficiently with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Word.

• Ability to perform arithmetic computations and maintain basic accounting records manually or
electronically.

• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in documents or numeric data.

• Ability to set up and maintain filing systems.

• Ability to compile information and prepare reports.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Allyson Miller
Vice Chancellor of Finance
x 1500

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site   

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas Rich Mountain is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:N/A
Benefits Eligible:Yes

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