Finance Department Assistant

Company: South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary
Location: Deerfield Beach
Posted on: November 16, 2021

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION: FINANCE DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT Overview The Finance Department Assistant works mostly with student billing and serves as a primary contact with students regarding their student financial accounts. This position is responsible for the operation of student accounting processes including billings, finance charges, accuracy of the student accounting database, compliance with government regulations, also responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical services to ensure effective, efficient, timely and accurate administrative operations. Great customer service skills are required.Reports To Vice President Finance Administration / CFOResponsibilities and Duties

• Analyze student accounts and assist students with questions regarding application of payments, scholarships/financial aid, refunds requests, and payment plans.
• Assist in daily cash collections, reconciliations, and deposits.
• Process third-party billing, invoices, account statements, and collection of outstanding balances.
• Reconcile financial accounts related to student accounting.
• Review delinquent account records and prioritize the order in which students must be contacted or re-contacted according to degree and amount of delinquency for collection of overdue accounts.
• Responsible for working cross-functionally with other teams, building customer (student) relationships, and other special projects, as necessary.
• Other tasks assigned by the supervisor.Qualifications
  • Accounts Receivable / Billing experience required
  • Associates Degree in business or accounting preferred
  • Experience working with student billing software in a higher education institution is preferred, but experience with accounting software is a minimum.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and treat confidential matters with tact and discretion
  • Excellent computer skills, particularly in MS Office Suite products such as Word, Excel,PowerPoint, and Outlook
    • Strong customer service skills
    • Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
    • Excellent oral and written English communication skills
    • Excellent organizational and time management skills
    • Ability to work with a highly diverse staff, faculty, and student body.2200 SW 10 Street - Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 - Phone 954-637-2268 - www.SFBC.eduJob Type: Full-timePay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hourBenefits:
      • 401(k) matching
      • Employee discount
      • Paid time offPhysical Setting:
        • Office
        • SchoolSchedule:
          • 8 hour shift
          • Day shift
          • Monday to FridayCOVID-19 considerations:SFBC follows the State of Florida and CDC guidelines. Masks are not required for fully vaccinated employees or students. Masks are strongly recommended for unvaccinated. Covid-19 vaccination is not required for employment.Education:
            • Associate (Preferred)Experience:
              • Accounting Software: 1 year (Required)Language:
                • fluent English (Required)
                • Portuguese (Preferred)
                • Spanish (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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