Accounting Advisor

@ Smith Chason College | WCUI School of Medical Imaging | Smith Chason School of Nursing

Accounting Advisor at Smith Chason College

The Accounting Advisor is responsible for maintaining the overall health of student accounts. This role collaborates with the Financial Aid and Admissions departments and reports to the Campus Director regarding financial performance.

Purpose

The Accounting Department is central to the campus fiscal performance. Responsibilities include ensuring student accounts are up-to-date, communicating changes to relevant staff, and recording all transactions timely.

Overall Job Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of each student’s account.
• Post quarterly tuition and fees in SIS.
• Collect and process registration fees for incoming students.
• Create, review, and update monthly payment plans.
• Post private payments, process reminders, and manage delinquencies.
• Process accounting holds and coordinate with IT.
• Follow-up on past due payments and manage collections.
• Review delinquent accounts for collections and process bank deposits.
• Adhere to state and accrediting regulations.
• Support student queries and provide financial clearance.

Qualifications & Competencies

• At least two years of progressive administrative experience.
• One year of accounting and/or collections experience.
• Strong technical, analytical, and database management skills.
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and communication skills.
• High confidentiality and professional integrity.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to remain seated for prolonged periods.
• Capable of independently moving objects up to 25 lbs.
• Sufficient dexterity to operate office equipment.
• Good hearing and communication abilities.

Culture of Care

This role embraces a supportive environment focused on student success and wellness, emphasizing community, assistance, and collaborative problem solving.

Disclaimer

This job description is not exhaustive. Duties may be added as needed, and employment is on an at-will basis.

Key skills/competency

• Accounting
• Student Accounts
• SIS
• Collections
• Financial Aid
• Data Entry
• Compliance
• Communication
• Analysis
• Teamwork