Accounts Receivable Manager

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

The Accounts Receivable Manager is a full-time exempt position that is responsible for various tasks, daily, monthly and annually in relation to the supervision and management of the accounts receivable/billing department. Accounts Receivable Manager's working hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Friday including 1 remote work day. The position reports to the Director of Finance and is located on the Mequon, Wisconsin campus.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and coordinates activities of the Accounts Receivable
• Ensures that the one-stop shop operates according to the university plan
• Oversees the collections process, including filing documents with both the collection firms and municipal courts
• Responsible for customer service of accounts receivable for traditional, adult education, and various graduate student accounts including understanding and explaining invoices, answering questions, and helping resolve problems;
• Oversee the implementation and continuous oversight of 3rd party billing
• Oversee and assist the Director of Finance with billing for Offshore programs
• Implements and supervises internal controls within the business office functions of the university
• Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports
• Interacts with various offices within the university as well as outside constituents
• Assists General Accounting with annual audit, single audit, and various accounting projects
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and skill in the use of a computer and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access;
• Knowledge and skill in the use of the Banner computer system is a plus;
• Experience in reconciling and posting to accounts, general accounting knowledge a plus;
• Experience in handling cash and checks; understands a database system;
• Able to prioritize and juggle multiple priorities and tasks;
• Able to deal with interruptions and work in a fast paced office environment;
• Able to professionally deal with a variety of people who visit or call the Business Office;
• Able to work evenings and weekend hours as required.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

A high school diploma is required and 3-4 years of office experience. Bookkeeping, accounting and/or customer service experience is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.