Accounts Receivable Coordinator

POSITION TITLE: Accounts Receivable Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Finance
REPORTS TO: Director of Operations and Strategic Business Initiatives
DIRECT REPORTS: None
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt, part-time
NO. OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20-25

POSITION SUMMARY:
Primary responsibilities will include management of accounts receivable functions, including revenue recognition (pledges and incoming cash receipts) and coordinating with the Director of Financial Aid on student billing processes. The Coordinator plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial integrity of the College by ensuring accuracy in financial transactions and fostering transparency. This position is vital for streamlining processes, minimizing billing discrepancies, and providing clear, timely communication with students regarding their accounts. Through coordination with the Finance team, the Coordinator ensures that payment procedures are efficient and that students understand their financial obligations, thereby contributing to the overall student experience and smooth operations processes.

ABOUT ANTIOCH COLLEGE…
Antioch College was founded as a new kind of American college, a place where students seek to “win victories for humanity” and engage in real-world problem solving in the classroom, campus and community, and through our renowned cooperative education program. Through participatory learning and work-based education, students develop and put their ideas into practice. Guided by talented teachers and mentors, students own their education through a robust Self-Designed Major program that encourages students to explore the transdisciplinary spaces within and between the humanities, sciences, arts, and social sciences.

Antioch College embraces diversity as a core value, and considers it fundamental to excellence in education. We are an educational community dedicated to the pursuit of social justice that intentionally and consistently supports diverse and inclusive practices. We seek candidates who can contribute to Antioch’s mission through curricular development and innovation that fosters social justice, cultural competencies and understanding of diversity.

Antioch College is located in the village of Yellow Springs, Ohio – a vibrant progressive community nestled between two nature preserves. Yellow Springs is located 55 miles from the fast-growing city of Columbus, Ohio, and 30 miles from the Dayton metro area.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounts Receivables
Manage revenue recognition processes, including cash collections, tuition, room and board, grants, donor gifts and pledges, and similar
Working with departments to streamline processes and accurately capture financial data
Assist with financial reporting processes, particularly for the College’s revenue-generating learning hubs
Prepare key financial reports on a monthly basis
Assist with monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure that financial and operational controls are in place to ensure the accurate reporting of financial data and safeguarding of organizational assets

Student Billing
Process financial transactions for student accounts
Timely delivery of billing statements to students
Manages provision of student health insurance
Frequently collaborates with the Director of Financial Aid to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the student billing process as it relates to financial aid
Engages in timely, accurate, empathetic, and transparent communication with students regarding their accounts, including account holds, due dates, and changes
May assist with annual budgeting processes and financial audits
Supervise and mentor student workers who contribute to the efforts in this area of the College, including but not limited to: providing guidance, tracking hours and approving timesheets. Student engagement in our work program is integral to their educational experience. Supervisors serve as primary educational role models who provide learning opportunities for students to build workplace skills that are developmentally appropriate and transferable to professional realms beyond the College.
All other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate’s degree required, with a concentration and associated experience in accounting and/or finance
Minimum two years’ experience working in finance or accounting function
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains Dynamic financial reporting package
Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet consistent deadlines
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft suite of products, including Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree preferred, with a concentration in and associated experience in accounting and/or finance
Five years’ experience working in finance or accounting function, preferably in a non-profit environment with a strong working knowledge of fund accounting

PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Position works extensively in an office environment
Utilization of standard office equipment such as networked computers, telephones, copiers, fax machines
Ability to keyboard for an extended period of time
Requirement to move around campus, indoors and outdoors, over paved and rough terrain in all weather

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Indoor office environment; heated and cooled institutionally
Movement around campus during weather extremes

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
The person holding this position is considered a “responsible employee” (formerly mandated reporter) under Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 and must report known incidents of sex and gender-based discrimination and harassment to the Antioch College Title IX Office.

BENEFITS:
Free premium membership to the College’s state-of-the-art Wellness Center, 3 paid Wellness Hours per week, holiday pay for 10 holidays, including the days between Christmas Day and New Years’ Eve

Part-time employees are not eligible for health benefits

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Application materials for this position will be accepted until an appointment is made or the position is canceled.

To apply, send an email to hr@antiochcollege.edu. Include the position title in the subject line and submit in one attachment in Word or PDF format a resume detailing your work history, relevant experience, and education, a cover letter detailing your interest in the position, and three professional references

Your application will not be reviewed unless all application materials are received.

Electronic applications are preferred. Alternatively, you may send the same information by US mail:
Office of Human Resources
Antioch College
One Morgan Place
Yellow Springs, OH 45387

Antioch College is an equal opportunity employer; the College offers employment, advancement opportunities and benefits in a harassment-free environment on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competency to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation or covered veteran status. Candidates who can contribute to Antioch’s commitment to diversity and its evolving multilingual culture are encouraged to apply.