Job Description

Under the general direction of the Collection Manager, assist with the analysis and reporting for collection activity and housing services reports. Major duties include aging reconciliation, billing, audit, and refunds. Ensure the collection process is completed timely from move-in through collection including Unlawful Detainer and Eviction, and move out with accounts in arrears. Prepare and generate reports, analytical support, track data, statistical data, office supply/form ordering, inventory maintenance, and correspondence. Reconcile aging, collection reports, and potential bad debt on a monthly basis. Provide Housing Services ad hoc reports for customer service and collections. Assist with supervision and distribution of work in the absence of the Collection Manager. Provide training to Housing Services staff on collection, payment agreements, accounting principles, and use of accounting software programs. Provide assistance to the other Housing Services areas to complete routine tasks on a daily basis as necessary.

The target salary range for this position is between the posted minimum and $34.29 hourly.

Job Qualifications

Working knowledge of general accounting principles and general ledger reconciliation experience.
Required

Skill in working independently with no direct supervision.
Required

Demonstrated ability to set priorities independently and produce work with a high degree of accuracy in an environment of fluctuating workloads and frequent interruptions, while adhering to established guidelines and deadlines.
Required

Working knowledge of accounting systems.
Required

Skill in operating a 10-key by touch with speed and accuracy.
Required

Experience in computerized billing and accounting software.
Required

Skill in supervision to organize workflow, delegate responsibilities, train, motivate and evaluate performance.
Required

Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite Package.
Required

Interpersonal skill to interact professionally with staff, faculty, manager, students and parents.
Required

Writing skills to compose clear and grammatically correct correspondence and publications.
Required

Skill in working as a team member, to collaborate with colleagues in order to accomplish specific goals of the division.
Required

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Required

Communication skills to convey financial information accurately, in a professional manner.
Required

Typing skill to prepare reports and correspondence with speed and accuracy.
Required

Organizational skills to maintain documents and workspace in an orderly manner.
Required