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Student Billing & Accounting Specialist

All-girls K-12 in Cleveland
  • Shaker Heights, Ohio
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    JOB TITLE: Student Billing & Accounting Specialist    
    DEPARTMENT: Business Office
    REPORS TO: Controller
    FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

    Position Overview:
    The Student Billing and Accounts Receivable Specialist manages the full student billing cycle at Hathaway Brown, from annual tuition and fee setup through invoicing, payment processing, collections, and reconciliation. As the primary point of contact for families on billing questions, this person pairs accuracy and follow-through with warm, professional, and discreet service. The role also processes non-tuition receivables and provides backup support across the Business Office.

    Key Responsibilities

    Student Billing:
    • Organize and manage all aspects of billing for tuition, fees, and other student charges, ensuring accuracy and compliance with school policies.
    • Complete annual setup of new tuition and fee rates, family payment plans, and student accounts.
    • Prepare and issue timely invoices and billing statements.
    • Process and post incoming student payments accurately.
    • Support the administration and recordkeeping of the tuition refund insurance plan.
    Accounts Receivable & Collections:
    • Own the student accounts receivable process from initial billing through full account resolution.
    • Monitor failed, declined, or returned payments and follow up promptly with families to resolve issues.
    • Track past-due balances, issue payment reminders, and manage collections in accordance with school policy, escalating complex cases to the Controller as needed.
    • Reconcile student accounts receivable against the general ledger and prepare monthly aging and status reports.
    Family Communication & Customer Support:
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for student billing inquiries, providing timely, courteous, and confidential assistance to families, students, and staff.
    • Collaborate with Admissions, Financial Aid, and administrative teams to ensure account balances accurately reflect enrollment shifts and financial aid awards.
    Process Improvement & Operations:
    • Identify and implement opportunities to enhance accuracy and efficiency within billing, payment, and collection workflows.
    Other Receivables & Business Office Support:
    • Reconcile credit card program receipts and review for appropriate general ledger coding.
    • Process receivables from non-tuition revenue sources, including student activities, gifts, contributions, events, and miscellaneous cash receipts.
    • Compile and collect necessary data required for state reimbursement programs.
    • Cross-train on essential Business Office functions to provide backup coverage as needed.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:
    •  Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Minimum of 2 years of experience in student billing, accounts receivable, collections, or a related role, preferably in an educational or non-profit setting.
    • Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and account reconciliation.
    • Demonstrated proficiency with the Google and Microsoft software suites, with particular emphasis on Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.
    • Familiarity with Blackbaud programs (Financial Edge, Tuition Management, etc.) is a strong plus.
    • Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive financial conversations with tact and discretion.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

    Compensation & Benefits:
    Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, a retirement plan, and professional development opportunities. 

    WHY HATHAWAY BROWN:
    • Competitive salaries for Independent Schools
    • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package, 403(b) plan with matching
    • Employer covered life insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Voluntary insurance offerings: additional life, accident, critical illness, 
    • Professional development program
    • Wellness credit
    • Collaborative teaching environment with seasoned professionals

    DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
    Hathaway Brown School is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning community through our admission policies, hiring practices, professional development, curricular and extracurricular programming, and school culture. We believe that these communities must be centered on the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people who are members of other marginalized communities. Click here to be directed to our full DEI Statement.

    ABOUT HATHAWAY BROWN
    Hathaway Brown School has a rich 151-year history of educating and empowering girls. As Ohio’s oldest continually operating college-preparatory for girls, Hathaway Brown has earned a reputation for academic excellence and innovation in the region and around the country. Home of the Learn for Life signature approach, Hathaway Brown has long been devoted to a fusion of cutting-edge curriculum and experiential learning. Our approximately 750 students and 225 faculty and staff come to Hathaway Brown from 89 different communities in Northeast Ohio, and enjoy our stunning 16-acre campus in Shaker Heights, Ohio – just minutes from the cultural attractions of downtown Cleveland.

    TO APPLY:
    Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume and references and apply through the link below. 

    Hathaway Brown School
    19600 North Park Boulevard
    Shaker Heights, OH 44122 

    EOE

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationShaker Heights, Ohio
    Websitehttps://www.hb.edu/about/careers

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivable Managementunmatched
    • Accounts Receivable Processingunmatched
    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Credit Cardsunmatched
    • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
    • Customer Escalationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Collectionunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
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    • Financial Aidunmatched
    • Financial Controlunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
    • Nonprofitunmatched
    • Operational Improvementunmatched
    • Payment Processingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Reimbursementunmatched
    • Status Reportsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
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