Accountant and Student Billing Coordinator

Description

The Ripon College Business Office is seeking an Accountant and Student Billing Coordinator. This position is responsible for tracking, billing, collection, and posting of student account transactions, including tuition, housing, fees, and fines. The Coordinator is the primary point of contact for student accounts and engages in communications with students and their families on a regular basis. 

In addition, this role will also be responsible for managing restricted funds and accounts receivable for the College–depositing incoming cash and checks collected, posting payments, recording gift revenue, monitoring expenses for donor compliance,  performing account reconciliations, and preparing financial reports.

Ripon College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and adheres to non-discriminatory policies in employment and student enrollment. Ripon College is an equal-opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Office of Advancement to manage, track, and report on donor-restricted gifts, grants, and endowments to ensure compliance with specific usage stipulations.
• Administer accounts receivable and oversee student accounts, collaborating closely with the Financial Aid Office to provide status updates on a regular basis. 
• Work with students and their parents to ensure that billing issues and questions regarding student accounts are answered in a timely manner. 
• Set billing schedules for student’s tuition bills as needed, make alternative payment arrangements when required, send revised billing statements for unpaid accounts and assess late fees. 
• Process student account refund checks to adhere to the 14-day refund policy set by the Federal Department of Education. 
• Work with the Office of the Registrar to confirm full time enrollment and ensure accurate billing based on student status as well as coordinate account holds (access to transcript, diploma, registration) for students who owe a balance, aiding in the financial dismissal process if needed.
• Manage the Federal Perkins Loan Program and work with outside auditors.
• Prepare year-end 1098-T’s. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or relatable experience, preferably in accounting. 
• Practice exceptional communication skills to respond to common inquiries or concerns from students, callers, visitors, regulatory agencies, or employees of the college in a compassionate and professional manner. 
• High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple grants and funding sources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft/Google suites; experience with Jenzabar is a plus. 

How to Apply

Interested applicants should provide a letter of interest and resume through the Ripon College Job Portal. Materials should be addressed to AVP and Controller Julie Korth.