Good Shepherd Episcopal School seeks an Accounts Receivable & Student Billing Manager for the 2023-2024 school year. The position is a full-time position and reports directly to the school’s Director of Finance and Human Resources. This position is responsible for all activities related to accounts receivable and student billing.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Records student charges and maintains invoices for student tuition & incidental billing, as well as auxiliary programs, including summer programs, extended day and after school enrichment programs, and any other programs.
Records cash receipts for all billing, including student tuition & incidentals, as well as auxiliary programs.
Maintains database for student billing.
Ensures that all student billing systems correctly reflect student account balances due and is an effective communication tool for the school’s billing needs.
Oversees and manages credit card processing activities, including daily processing and data retrieval. Runs necessary reports and communicates with credit card processors to ensure correct and accurate cash processing. Captures and tracks daily electronic funds, retrieves and posts as activities clear the bank.
Manages cash processing for parents’ association activities, including data retrieval. Runs necessary reports and communicates with vendors to ensure correct and accurate cash processing. Captures and tracks daily electronic funds, retrieves and posts as activities clear the bank.
Communicates effectively with parents, via email and telephone, to answer all account receivable inquiries and follow up on outstanding issues, including delinquent accounts.
Runs aging reports monthly for all billing accounts and monitors accounts for timely payments.
Records accounting side of Advancement gifts in the general ledger and reconciles accounting and advancement systems.
Oversees the processes for eligibility, training and requirements of drivers for school transportation.
Manages technology payment systems (including iPads and card readers) for in-person fundraising events.
Reconciles AR subledger to Accounts Receivable GL account(s).
Prepares and runs all account receivable reports and maintains all files.
Audits methods and procedures of accounts receivable function to improve efficiency.
Assists with monthly closings and special departmental projects.
Fulfills other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business or accounting
2-3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit or school environment.
Can communicate clearly and concisely in a positive, professional manner and interact with parents and co-workers in a mature and respectful demeanor.
Working knowledge of business accounting policies, procedures, practices and software programs. Knowledge of Veracross and CampBrain systems are preferred.
Must demonstrate proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database and internet functions.
Ability to problem solve when presented with changes and challenges, as well as work effectively.
Good Shepherd Episcopal School is a coeducational institution located in north Dallas serving 600 students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. The school’s mission is to inspire children to learn with confidence, serve with compassion, and lead with courage.