What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Associate of Accounts Receivable position at Trinity Washington University?
Accounting Associate of Accounts Receivable
Salary range 60k to 70k - Salary determination is based on experience
Company Description
Trinity Washington University is a comprehensive institution committed to preparing students for intellectual, ethical, and professional success. Rooted in the values of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and the Catholic tradition, the university welcomes individuals of all faiths. Trinity emphasizes the education of women through its historic undergraduate women’s college while advancing equity and justice for all learners. Offering a curriculum that integrates liberal arts and professional preparation, the university provides applied and experiential learning opportunities to cultivate lifelong learning and meaningful contributions to society. Trinity is dedicated to fostering a community driven by knowledge, values, and purpose.
Role Description
The Accounting Associate of Accounts Receivable is under the direction of the Controller, and is primarily responsible for supporting the Business Office on a variety of accounting functions. This position handles journal entries, data entry, cash receipts, student accounts and collections, auxiliary revenues, third party billing, monthly reconciliations, and assists with year-end auditing.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare and process journal entries as assigned.
- Process cash receipts for student and non-student transactions.
- Respond to internal and external customer inquiries, and support students on all account related inquiries.
- Research and resolve cash receipt or accounts receivable related inquiries.
- Process financial aid-related transactions.
- Assist students in making payment arrangements and payment plans, as needed.
- Prepare invoices for third party billing.
- Prepare auxiliary revenues.
- Prepare accounts receivable aging reports.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts receivable.
- Assist Controller with year-end audit tasks.
- Work closely with the Business team to serve as backup for accounts payable or other areas.
- Performs other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Prepare and process journal entries as assigned.
- Process cash receipts for student and non-student transactions.
- Respond to internal and external customer inquiries, and support students on all account related inquiries.
- Research and resolve cash receipt or accounts receivable related inquiries.
- Process financial aid-related transactions.
- Assist students in making payment arrangements and payment plans, as needed.
- Prepare invoices for third party billing.
- Prepare auxiliary revenues.
- Prepare accounts receivable aging reports.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts receivable.
- Assist Controller with year-end audit tasks.
- Work closely with the Business team to serve as backup for accounts payable or other areas.
- Performs other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned.
Trinity offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to full-time employees to include Health, Dental & Vision insurance, Employer Paid Life and Disability benefits, 403(b) Retirement plan with employer match up to 6%, Paid Family Leave, Trinity Center Membership Free to all employees to include full size pool, walking track, weight & Cardio equipment, Free campus parking, Free Shuttle bus between campus & Brookland Metro station and more.
Trinity is dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.