• Student Accounts Receivable Specialist

    Aston Carter (Norfolk, VA)


    Job Title: Student Accounts Receivable SpecialistJob Description

     

    Join our team as a Student Accounts Receivable Specialist and contribute to the success of our Accounts Receivable unit by ensuring departmental goals are met and operations align with University, Federal, and State regulations. You will play a crucial role in maintaining quality control by auditing refunds, adjustments, cash reports, third-party billing, and monthly collections reports for accuracy and timeliness.

    Responsibilities

    + Ensure due diligence in processing Title IV and Federal Perkins Loan transactions, resolving all reconciliation discrepancies on a monthly basis.

    + Manage all University billings and actively follow up on outstanding receivables to ensure timely collection.

    + Process refunds and adjustments promptly and accurately, ensuring compliance with applicable guidelines.

    + Prepare and submit quarterly write-off lists and the annual tax debt set-off report in an efficient and timely manner.

    + Ensure the accuracy of Perkins Loan fund records in coordination with the loan servicer.

    Essential Skills

    + 2-3+ years of accounts receivable experience in higher education, specifically in areas such as financial aid, bursar, or student accounts.

    + Proficiency in Excel, including basic formulas, sorting/filtering, and add/subtract functions.

    + Experience in accounting.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Strong customer service skills, with the ability to act as a liaison for students, communicating effectively over email and potentially in person or over the phone.

    + Experience working in a bursar's office is ideal.

    Work Environment

    This position offers a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, with the flexibility to start between 8-9 am. The role is based at 2003 Rollins Hall, Norfolk, VA, and is expected to last 4-6 months on a contract basis. This is an opportunity to support a large local school through a transition in their bursar's office.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.