Accounts Receivable Analyst

At a Glance!Lower Columbia College is looking for a motivated individual that is customer-service oriented and enjoys working with numbers to join our small but mighty Finance Team! The Finance Team manages all financial operations for the College. The Accounts Receivable Analyst is the key person for administering accounts receivables and providing excellent customer service to our diverse community of faculty staff and students here at LCC.

This position works collaboratively with departments across campus to ensure effective and smooth processing of accounts receivables. The Accounts Receivable Analyst processes miscellaneous charges administers student and military accounts verifies billings processes delinquent accounts and more. The classification for the Accounts Receivable Analyst is Fiscal Analyst 1 under Washington State Classification Specifications.

This position is 40 hour a week and the typical schedule is Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm. The Accounts Receivable Analyst reports directly to the Student Financials Manager.

Focus areas for the Accounts Receivable Analyst include but are not limited to:

• Prepare maintain and collect billings for students staff college departments outside agencies including governmental agencies and third-party contracts and ensure payments are applied correctly.
• Prepare reconcile and analyze accounts receivable entries.
• Document support for AR Journals reconcile support to journal and attach to posted journals.
• Troubleshoot student account issues.
• Analyze data and prepare reports for Accounting Manager and Student Financials Manager.
• Respond to customer inquiries with exceptional customer service.
• Process past due student accounts review automated reporting for errors and corrects discrepancies as needed.
• Manage collection accounts and serve as main contact and liaison for collection agencies and debtors.
• Prepare monitor and reconcile repayment agreements.
• Work in conjunction with Financial Aid to process and notify students of Federal State and Military award repayments due.
• Enter student account adjustments from Financial Aid and repayment charges in ctcLink to reflect Financial Aid repayments when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills effort work conditions and benefits associated with the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An Associate of Arts Degree in Accounting or closely related fieldAND one (1) year of full-time accounting experience OR three (3) years of full-time accounting experience.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office and Google Suites or related software programs.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail time management skills and organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with frequent interruptions.
• Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting business or related field.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Familiarity with accounting regulations and procedures for community and technical colleges.

How to apply:

An online application must be completed for consideration. Click Apply at the top of the page to get started. Paper submissions or emailed materials will not be accepted. A complete application must also include the following documents (attached or in the online application itself):

• Letter of Interest(cover letter) - describing your interest in Lower Columbia College and this position how your experience knowledge/skills education abilities etc. meet the qualifications for this position

• Resume

• References- please provide at least three professional references including one current or former supervisor

• Unofficial transcripts(if applicable)

Upon request accommodations are available for persons with disabilities for the Lower Columbia College hiring process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Residency Requirement

To be employed at Lower Columbia College applicants must currently reside in Washington or Oregon or be willing to relocate to one of these states. This is a condition of employment for all positions at the College. Please ensure your application reflects your current residency or intent to relocate if selected for the role.

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Lower Columbia College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin citizenship or immigration status age perceived or actual physical or mental disability pregnancy genetic information sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status creed religion honorably discharged veteran or military status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington States Law Against Discrimination Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. All Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX access equal opportunity and/or grievance procedures should be directed to Kendra Sprague Vice President of Foundation HR & Legal Affairs 1600 Maple Street PO Box 3010 Longview WA 98632 Phone number Phone number/TTY .

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LCC celebrates and embraces diversity of all kinds including differing beliefs cultures people and experiences. We commit to institutional and individual changes that recognize understand and challenge patterns of social inequity and systemic disparities within our ever-changing world. For more information seeDiversity & Equity.

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In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998 and as a part of the Colleges commitment to safety and security on campus Lower Columbia College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues the required statistics and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Lower Columbia Colleges Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at Regarding Sexual Misconduct

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or professional association or is currently being investigated for or have left a position during an investigation into a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicants current or past employers or professional association. By law post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.

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Conditions of Employment

• If you are hired you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate legal authorization to work for the duration of this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1995.

• Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• This position is part of a bargaining unit subject to the WFSE HE collective bargaining agreement.

• The College is committed to maintain an environment for teaching and learning which is free of drugs and alcohol.
  
  

Anticipated Start Date

LCC offers two start dates for new employees - the 1st and 16th or the closest working day.