Position Summary:
The Business Office Coordinator is customer service focused and responsible for the accuracy of student ledgers and the collection and recovery of delinquent accounts receivable. Implement collection methods and strategies including skip tracing, maintaining relationships with debtors, negotiating payment plans, and providing effective financial counseling. Analyze student financial aid transactions and accounts receivable to support the collection of student balances. Analyze and interpret collection problems according to the student loan servicer, collection agencies, and Department of Education procedures. Reconcile various account activities including customer accounts, collection agency statements, and accounts referred to outside agencies.
Position Responsibilities:
- Post payments and charges to student account cards in a timely manner
- Code invoices and checks from local accounts to proper GL account
- Manage student account cards
- Take any and all payments regarding Institutional loans including all re-occurring payments, on time, and past due
- Prepare and interpret various financial reports from student information system
- Track and enter notes re: bankruptcy notices etc.
- Discuss and collect balance required to re-enter and work as a part of a cross functional team on students reentering into the school
- Work with financial aid to ensure that funds are handled correctly
- Meet once a week with Director of Finance to report collection KPI’s
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree OR 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, or similar position
- Prior proprietary/post-secondary education experience preferred but not required
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
- Experience with accounting software and QuickBooks a plus.
- Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
COMPENSATION
Please submit salary requirements with application/resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.84 - $24.01 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Accounts payable: 5 years (Preferred)
- Accounts receivable: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Kansas City, MO 64153 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kansas City, MO 64153: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person