Job description

Woodbury University invites applications for an Accounts Receivable Supervisor. The Accounts Receivable Supervisor reports to the Assistant Controller and is responsible for the timely collection of accounts receivable in accordance with University policies and applicable governmental laws and regulations. Through leadership of the receivable function, including the supervision of A/R staff, the individual contributes to the overall success of the Business Office by performing timely all duties and responsibilities as assigned.

This position qualifies University-sponsored employee benefit plans and programs (e.g., group health insurance, life insurance, tax-deferred annuity plan, annual vacation, sick, and paid holidays), subject to the eligibility requirements and conditions of each plan and program.

Salary/Hourly Range: $59,438 - 64,500 (commensurate with experience & qualifications)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations associated with Student Accounts Receivable & Cashiering ensuring all transactions are recorded, balanced, and reconciled.
• Recommend and implement collection policies and procedures to reduce outstanding tuition and student A/R, cash advances, and loans.
• Ensure accuracy of student data, including student pay types, to aid in the preparation of analysis.
• Update and maintain fee assessment functionality and for the configuration of the billing and refund processes.
• Ensure issuance of student refunds according to federal and state regulations.
• Monitor and report on outstanding accounts receivable collection activity.
• Counsels students on payment options and account discrepancies.
• Coordinate the Return of Title IV funds due to student withdrawals and financial aid adjustments.
• Process accounts sent to collections in a timely manner an in accordance with policies.
• Supervise A/R staff, and plan and schedule workflow to ensure appropriate distribution of assignments.
• Fully utilize all information technology system applications and capabilities to promote efficiencies.
• Oversee student-billings and collections with 3rd-party vendors (e.g., Saudi, Sober, VCA, employer, WU, ISES etc.).
• Processes Perkins loans and collections and reviews program changes from the Registrar’s Office.
• Process and oversee annual 1098-T distribution.
• Develop and implement SOAR best practices.
• Participate in the annual financial audit.
• Attend appropriate in-house or external job related trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or related field, is required.
• Minimum of three years of experience dealing with the collection and disbursement of funds in a higher education environment is required.
• Must be able to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships within the office and other colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical capability.
• Knowledge of the Power Campus Accounts Receivable Module.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical and functional issues associated with Accounts Receivable Module.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the higher education environment procedures as related to receivables activity and student accounts.
• Ability to supervise and provide direction to department employees.
• Work in a team environment with campus community and assist in development of policies and procedures.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is required; MS Access, Great Plains and Power Campus programs is preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills, including clear concise written and verbal communications skills, is a must.

Physical Requirements

• Close vision, hearing/listening, and clear speech.
• Hand/fingers dexterity to work with computers.
• Walking, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to utilize office equipment such as computers and copiers.
• Kneeling, stooping, bending, sitting, squatting, standing, etc.
• Works with/around and has verbal and face-to-face contact with others.
• Works indoors in an office environment the majority of the time.
• Complex reading and writing ability.

Application: Review of applications will begin Immediately and remain open until filled.

All application materials must be submitted through the Woodbury University Job Board. Email applications and submissions on third party platforms will not be considered. Submissions must include:

• Current resume/CV which lists educational and employment history
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for at least three references

About Woodbury University

Located in Southern California at the global epicenter of creativity and influence, Woodbury University earns its reputation as a leading creative university thanks to nationally ranked programs in its School of Architecture and School of Media, Culture & Design. What makes the university unique is the array of unparalleled academic offerings in its School of Business and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The university has been named a College of Distinction for many years running and has earned NASAD (MCD, architecture), AACSB (business), WSCUC, ACBSP (business), CIDA (architecture), and NAAB (architecture) accreditations. With an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio, students learn from one of the most professionally accomplished faculties in the world, intern and work at the most innovative companies in the world, and go on to build careers that others only dream of. Please follow the link to learn more about Woodbury University: https://woodbury.edu/about/about-woodbury/facts-and-figures/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,438.00 - $64,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burbank, CA 91504: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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