Accounts Receivable Specialist

Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Application Review Date: 08/04/2025

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Supervisor, the Accounts Receivable Specialist will assist the Bursar in the systematic billing and maintenance utilizing the Accounts Receivable module. This work involves support and maintenance of federal processes and programs such as ArmyIgnite, Post 911 GI Bill and Title IV. The position provides high-quality customer service and assists students in navigating the University's processes including resolving billing discrepancies. This position performs daily student account maintenance, including oversight of third-party payments and billing, transaction posting in University financial systems, applying and adjusting student activity, and other student account maintenance duties as required. Additionally, this position will also perform accounting functions that require a thorough knowledge of departmental operations.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with financial, bookkeeping and/or accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and reconcile fiscal transactions for conformity with procedures and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and accurate. Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills, along with the ability to work within tight and often conflicting deadlines.
• Must be flexible, show effective judgement, discretion and have the ability to handle confidential financial matters.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Banner and NelNetStudent accounts or registrar experience in a higher education workplace setting.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with other departments and stakeholders in a dynamic higher education environment.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Classification: Classified Staff

Normal Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 -5:00, some evenings and weekends

Employee Classification: Admin & Office Spec III

Department: Bursar

Salary: Starting at 38,000

Department Contact Name: Tonia Andrews

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-2084

Department Contact Email: tyandrews@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.