NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Fiscal Specialist 1 (Accounts Receivable & Collections)
Mount Vernon, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$3,477/mo - $4,517/mo
3+ years expSkagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college that is accepting applications for a Fiscal Specialist 1 in the Business Office. The role involves processing payments, preparing invoices, and maintaining accurate financial records while ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
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Responsibilities
Running Start billings and payments
Check all invoices for accuracy and send to agencies, complying with the specific needs and requirements of each
Print, distribute, and track payments on all invoices and other receivables for the Business Office and Bookstore
Create invoices and provide customer service to students, agencies, and college staff in relation to third-party contracts
Process all invoicing in a timely manner
Analyze all customer account invoicing activity for accuracy
Follow up with the main customer contact on unpaid invoices
Review items in Billing Workcenter and resolve any issues
Run month-end process
Maintain receivables on student accounts from state and federal agencies, school districts, college departments, and businesses using ctcLink to record transactions
Maintain all files on college receivables by storing invoices and bad debts in a filing system and following up on outstanding receivables in a timely manner
Send past due notices on unpaid invoices as appropriate. Maintain records regarding NSF checks
Work with third-party vendor for collection on NSF checks
Send bad debt invoices for the Financial Aid department and submit to collections
Work closely with cashiers to maintain accurate student accounts and agency records. Determine accounts receivable that are uncollectible to be written off on an annual basis
Match receipts for payments to invoices and consult with agencies to resolve unpaid or billing discrepancies
Ability to enter information and complete detailed work with a very high degree of accuracy using the college's integrated computerized systems
Assist with collection efforts
Maintain internal controls to ensure the safety of funds
Responsibly and accurately handle the public's money when processing financial transactions and consistently follow applicable fiscal guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards
Exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying rules and regulations to resolve problems
Review items in the Receivables Workcenter and resolve any issues
Run month-end process
Act as an effective communication link and reliable source of information to others
Respond to requests for information from students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Provide support to other college departments, including Financial Aid, Veterans Office, and Enrollment Services, as related to accounts receivable
Perform accounting activities to ensure the delivery of accurate, timely accounting services to SVC and other entities
Use critical thinking, reasoning, and experience to make sound decisions
Back up Business Office functions as needed, including cashiering
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
Plan and manage time efficiently
Participate in training related to job functions
Collect and organize data on electronic spreadsheets
Successfully meet deadlines to ensure continued delivery of services
Accept personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work
Produce accurate results with little need for oversight
Comply with rights to privacy. Respect and maintain confidentiality
Assist other areas of the Business Office with projects as needed
Qualification
Required
High School graduation or equivalent
Fifteen (15) quarter hours or ten (10) semester hours of college-level accounting or bookkeeping
Three (3) years of fiscal record-keeping experience
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications
Preferred
Experience in Washington State Higher Education
Education and/or experience in governmental or non-profit accounting
Knowledge of Washington State Technical and Community College's accounting systems and procedures
Benefits
Excellent benefits include competitive leave packages and an array of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.
Retirement, medical, and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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