Accounts Receivable Clerk

Goshen College seeks a part-time Accounting Clerk for a busy office. This position is responsible for accounting data entry and reconciliations, providing customer service to students and staff, preparing and sending statements and invoices, and collaborating with other accounting staff.

Accounting data entry and reconciliations

• Enter monthly transactions, including intercompany charges and routine monthly electronic payments.
• Prepare journal entries for receipts from various online payment processing platforms.
• Reconcile bank statements and clearing accounts.
• Work with students and internal departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain monthly lists of outstanding checks for bank accounts and follow up with recipients to comply with unclaimed property reporting requirements.
• Prepare and send monthly account statements.
• Serve as backup for the Student Financial Services Administrator and Accounts Payable positions.

Customer service to students and staff

• Along with the Student Financial Services Administrator, serve as the first point of contact when people enter the office.
• Answer questions regarding account transactions in person, by phone, and by email. 

Other Duties

• Interact and consult with Goshen College Accounting team to maintain accounting controls, processes, and procedures.
• Assist with student check-ins.
• Special projects as assigned to support the Accounting Office.

Associate’s degree or 3 years of experience in a similar position.

• Familiarity with accounting software and proficiency with MS Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Quick and accurate data entry with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with bilingual (Spanish/English) proficiency a plus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Use of basic office equipment and extensive data entry and computer use. 

Office environment

All of the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and may change at the option of the (supervisor or department head). Any major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.  

Application materials may be attached to the Professional Staff & Staff Application  or sent electronically to hr@goshen.edu.

• Complete the online Professional Staff & Staff Application
• Letter of application
• Resume
• A list of 3 professional reference with contact information

Goshen College participates in E-Verify. If you are hired, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Goshen College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing diversity across the institution. Goshen College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any legally protected status. As a religious institution, Goshen College expressly reserves its rights, its understandings of, and its commitments to the historic Anabaptist identity and the teachings of Mennonite Church USA, and reserves the legal right to hire and employ individuals who support the values of the college. To protect the welfare and provide for the safety of the students, employees, visitors, and resources of Goshen College, background checks are conducted by the Office of Human Resources on all new and re-hired employees.