Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies: N - Not Mandatory
Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate’s degree in Accounting; or Associate’s degree in Business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Three to five years’ experience in non-profit accounting field as property accountant. Three to five years’ experience in management of real estate/commercial properties.
Required License Or Certification
Position Overview
Primary Purpose Of Position
The primary purpose of this position is to support the Real Estate Foundation and the University’s Treasurer’s Office by managing all university and third-party attempts to collect on student accounts with the collections cycle in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all charges on student accounts and performing financial and systems analysis for financial reporting purposes and to suggest and implement process changes and improvements.
Provide support to enterprising operations of the Real Estate Foundation’s Event Center to collect outstanding receivables on a monthly basis.
Primary Function Of Organizational Unit
The Real Estate Foundation offers office accommodations for University Relations, Alumni Relations and administrative offices for the Real Estate Foundation. It also is the principal site for the Alumni Foundation Event Center and its staff.
Our vision is to develop a world-class community for a world-class university using real estate development as a tool for community and economic development that fosters healthy growth of the NC A&T State University community.
Work Hours 8am - 5pm
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
Manage the entire collections processes for all accounts receivable for the Real Estate Foundation and the University. Prepare formal statements and reconciliations for all collections totals, age of receivables, collection agency collection rates, Perkins loans default rates, interest and late penalty fee assessments, and tax garnishments totals in compliance with North Carolina General Assembly policies. Conduct regular audits on student accounts, Foundation for NCA & TSU , Inc. scholarships, and Treasurer’s Office funds. Identify and reconcile discrepancies between Real Estate Foundation housing rosters and Banner INB , and discrepancies between Foundation for NCA & TSU , Inc scholarships and Financial Aid. Utilize technical applications (Banner, WebFocus, and Microsoft Suite)
Required Competency Decision Making and/or Problem Solving
Duties
Identify and determine accounts to write off, assign to collection agencies, and assess interest and late penalty fees for university and the Real Estate Foundation accounts. Research, prepare statements, and provide formal responses to students and all third-party collections agencies. Determine resolutions and resources for disputes on receivables, collection agencies, and tax garnishments. Create efficiencies within Treasurer’s Office processes by implementing technology and automation while maintaining compliance with relevant policies, legislation, and higher education best practices.
Required
Required Competency Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Duties
The Accounts Receivable Accountant must provide excellent customer service in communicating with internal and external customers. Prepare revisions to statements, forms, documents, websites, and various other university correspondences. Facilitate and lead collaborations with other departments to identify and resolve discrepancies in university and the Real Estate Foundation charges, the Foundation for NCA & TSU , Inc. scholarships payments, and billing information. Manage partnerships and relationships between the university and the NC DOR , NC OSBM , student loan servicers, ECSI , and all collection agencies. Regularly perform systems analysis to design and implement test plans for process improvements, technological upgrades, and routine maintenance for submissions to Division of Information Technology. Maintain the accounts receivable database in order to provide an accurate record for the status of each account within the receivables cycle.
Required Competency Professional Knowledge
Duties
The Accounts Receivable Accountant must have knowledge of the Banner Student Accounts Receivable and Finance Systems, WebFocus Developer Studio, and The Department of Education, North Carolina General Assembly Statutes, Federal Bankruptcy Statutes, the North Carolina Set Off Debt Collection Act ( SODCA ), and the NC Office of State Budget and Management procedures, in order to perform key processes, and to manage reports and reconciliations for all accounts within the receivables cycle. Must have extensive knowledge of higher education, state, university, foundation, and departmental standards and a technical aptitude in order to create and design ad hoc reports as need by the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, the Real Estate Foundation, and the Foundation for NCA & TSU , Inc.
Position Information
Working Title Accounts Receivable Accountant
Competency Level Journey
Position Number 009857
Recruitment Range $63,326 - 80,000
FLSA Non-Exempt
Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time
FTE
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division University Foundation
Organizational Location University Foundation
Organizational Unit University Foundation
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number SHRA2677
Open Date 09/02/2024
Close Date 09/20/2024
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits
NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Quick Link https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/34005
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Higher Education
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