Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist

VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

Pulaski, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$35,000–$37,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Processing, Administrative Skills, Auditing, Best Practices, Billing, Collection Agency, Communication Skills, Credit and Collections, Customer Support/Service, Debt Management, Demographics, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Federal Government, Financial Operations, Financial Transactions, Higher Education, Information Technology & Information Systems, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Multitasking, Past Due Accounts, People Management, Peoplesoft, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulations, State Government, Student Financial Services, Team Player, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Willing to Travel, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Pulaski, VA
POSTED
7 days ago

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist Role Title Administrative and Office Specialist III Role Code 19013 FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band Position Number 27500005 Agency New River Community College Division New River Community College (Div) Work Location Pulaski - 155 Hiring Range Pay Band 3 ($35,000-37,000) Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 6-Administrative Support Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule

Monday-Friday

Sensitive Position No Job Description

New River Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under a state-wide system of 23 community colleges. The college is located on a one-hundred plus acre site at the intersection of U.S. Routes 11 and 100 in Dublin, Virginia with an instructional site in Christiansburg. The campus provides modern, well-equipped facilities for the career technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs. Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body.

The people employed by New River Community College embrace the philosophy that all individuals should have an opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens. The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region through a combined effort with local industry, business, professions, and government. The college promotes equal opportunity for prospective students and employees.

Duties:

The selected candidate will manage and maintain the College's accounts receivable operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. Responsibilities include processing accounts receivable transactions, generating invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, initiating collection activities, reconciling accounts, resolving billing discrepancies, and preparing the College's quarterly accounts receivable report. The position will coordinate billing for dual enrollment students and partnering school districts and manage the student debt payment plan process, including establishing agreements, posting and reconciling payments, monitoring compliance, and following up on delinquent accounts. Additional duties include administering the state setoff debt collection program, maintaining required documentation, reconciling payments, and ensuring compliance with state guidelines. The role will serve as the primary liaison with the College's contracted collection agency, manage collection activity, communicate with students and others regarding billing and payment matters, maintain accurate financial records, support audits, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Knowledge of general office practices and procedures. Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office computer applications. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong student-focused approach and commitment to providing high quality customer service. Ability to work well with students, faculty, staff, and the public in a confidential, professional, and courteous manner. Demonstrated knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, and best practices governing accounts receivable.

Additional Considerations

Additional qualifications that may be considered include education and experience in accounting, accounts receivable, or related financial operations; experience with PeopleSoft Student Information System (SIS), PeopleSoft Administrative Information System (AIS), or similar enterprise systems used in higher education; and an understanding of student financial services, college student demographics, and the financial challenges that may impact students' ability to meet payment obligations

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS_4592P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/16/2026 Job Close Date 08/03/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website https://www.nr.edu/jobs/ Contact Name Stacie Whitlock Email hrinformation@nr.edu Phone Number 540-674-3635 Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/98562

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

  • Alternative Hiring Process Letter
  • SF-50 (Documentation of involuntary separation from Federal Agency)

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