Job Details
Job Location
Plano Campus - PLANO, TX
Position Type
Full Time
Job Category
Accounting
Description
Mission : To assist Christian parents by helping equip students to embrace biblical truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches and communities for Christ.
Employee Profile :
Spiritually, the employee shall possess characteristics that reflect :
- Acceptance without reservation of the PCA doctrinal beliefs
- A strong clear Christian testimony
- A mature, godly spirit
- A person of faith and prayer
Personally, the employee's life shall reflect :
A lifestyle of biblical integrityA spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsivenessThe ability to listen and respond to counselHigh level of respect for, and courtesy of fellow employees and volunteersOverview :
Responsible for assisting PCA parents by managing student accounts, including tuition and fees billing, payment processing, and disbursement of granted financial aid.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Manage student accounts and process tuition paymentsAdminister financial aid disbursements to student accounts appropriatelyCoordinate with PCA Admissions and Registrar to on-board new students / families to ensure all required steps are completed and contracts processed timelyMonitor collection activity and investigate delinquent accountsProcess refunds, manage payment plans and communicate with families about financial impacts and deadlines for student accountsReconcile general ledger accounts with student accounts to generate reports, such as monthly A / R aging schedulesMaintain accurate records and adhere to school policiesProvide daily oversight and directives to the Student Billing teamReview reports / reconciliation / account changes prepared by the Student Billing teamDemonstrate full understanding and ownership over assigned dutiesIdentify existing and potential issues within assigned responsibilities and offer solutionsPartners with the Tuition Assistance Committee to ensure the accuracy of student accounts.Maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information, records, and communications related to student billing accounts, tuition assistance,and collections.Process withdrawal calculations and assessments.Approach financial collections with a ministry-focused mindset, seeking to partner with families in a respectful and compassionate manner while upholding the school's financial responsibilities.Other duties as assignedQualifications
Qualifications / Skills :
Growing relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as an active member of a Bible believing and preaching churchFour Year College degree required, preferably in accounting, business or financeFour years plus of experience in collections or accounting / business operationsOperates under universal organization competencies, such as confidentiality, integrity, servanthood, innovation, and stewardshipAbility to see and operate based on greater organizational vision with minimal supervisionProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; primarily Microsoft ExcelStrong communication and interpersonal skills; especially in stressful situationsExcellent planning and organizational skillsData analysis skillFamiliarity or experience with Blackbaud or FACTS student billing software is a plusAbility to work Monday - Friday from a desk with a computer screen for extended periods of time, occasionally perform physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as walking, stooping, pushing / pulling a cart and lifting up to 10 pounds without assistance.