Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper

Newark Academy is seeking an Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper to join their Business Office, responsible for managing tuition, billing, and enrollment-related finances, serving as the primary liaison for families, and ensuring seamless management of student financial accounts.

Requirements

• Maintain and administer all aspects of student account billing
• Oversee charges and credits according to the appropriate payment plan
• Record payments and/or credits to student accounts and deposit any checks or cash received
• Follow up directly with families regarding returned/declined payment activity
• Work with families to provide guidance with online payment systems
• Serve as the school’s primary collection representative regarding all past due charges
• Identify emerging collection issues for appropriate action
• Maintain an accurate enrollment list, ensure that enrollment counts in student billing and applicant systems agree
• Apply financial aid awards to student accounts as directed by the Financial Aid Committee
• Initiate faculty payroll deduction for teachers whose children are students here
• Provide assistance as it relates to student billing in monthly financial reporting and the annual audit
• Handle all tuition refund and student accident claims

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Retirement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance