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At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Responsible for managing the daily accounts receivable activities required to ensure an accurate accounts receivable system. Oversees the accounts receivable team and ensures federal and agency compliance through account reconciliation, meeting billing requirements, and follow-up. Responsible for reconciliation of customer and student sponsor payor accounts with accounting information to ensure proper posting and collection of past due balances.

What a day of an Accounts Receivable Manager looks like:

• Oversees all accounts receivable functions, including working with staff for timely processing of invoices, collections, third-party billings, tuition payments, and other transactions.
• Guides, leads, reviews, verifies, observes, and manages the work of people reporting directly to you. Monitors and evaluates the performance of your employees.
• Serves as the department subject matter and trains users in the operation of new or modified systems and programs.
• Develops procedures and ensures compliance with federal, state, local institutional laws and regulations.
• Monitors and reconciles balance sheet accounts, including cash and bank reconciliation details, all adjusting work, and matching and reconciling source documents.
• Conducts account analysis and revenue and expenditure review. Analyzes and communicates discrepancies both internally and externally.
• Maintains system and implements new technologies to include testing, data integrity, report generation, and accurate data entry.
• Creates reports and spreadsheets needed to reconcile complex data from multiple sources.
• Liaison among departments, functions, or groups, within and outside the College. Communicates information through various methods to appropriate personnel and others.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor degree
• Four years of related experience

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application
• Accounting principles

Skilled in:

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Promoting cooperative behavior and team efforts

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Regular physical attendance required

Preferred, but not a must:

Education and Experience:

• Experience as a lead worker or supervisor

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Reach and grasp objects
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Use of video display terminal
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Communicate information orally and in writing
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $52,240.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

Wait, there is more!

• Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.
• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.
• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.
• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.
• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.
• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

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Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

• Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.
• Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.
• An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.
• The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled