Assistant Settlement Specialist

Yale University

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STARS Requisition number

95353BR

Posting Position Title

Assistant Settlement Specialist

Essential Duties

1. Serves as a principal source of information on rules and procedures governing University accounts receivable. Oversees and instructs support staff. 2. Oversees maintenance of account files, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Reviews payment histories. 3. Resolves problem and delinquent accounts with supervisor and collection agency. Assists with final review and disposition of problem accounts. 4. Recommends and implements changes to systems and operating procedures. Composes form letters and correspondence used in accounts receivable activities. 5. Researches individual accounts. Summarizes findings in reports. Completes and processes forms. Performs clerical functions incidental to account activity.

Required Education and Experience

Four years of related work experience, two of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or two years of related work experience and an Associate's degree, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Duration Type

Regular

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

University Job Title

Account Assistant 4

Worksite Address

150 Munson Street

New Haven, CT 06511

Work Location

Central Campus

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Searchable Job Family

Accounting/ Financial, Financial

External Gateway Posting Date

11-Jun-2025

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Position Focus:

Under the directions of the Manager of Payment Services, this position is primarily responsible for reconciling previous day’s payments, research and manage returned checks, manage expired Zelle process and submit stop payments for void or reissue. The position will also respond to payment status requests, cancellation of Ad Hoc checks returned to Accounts Payable and run settlement payment process daily.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree Accounting, Finance or Business; or equivalent education and experience. Minimum of 2 years experience in a fast-paced, high volume centralized Accounting Dept. Workday Experience Preferred. Thorough knowledge of Word, Excel & Web applications. Knowledge of Univ. policies & procedures, computer hardware, software, peripherals & operating systems.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade D

Bargaining Unit

L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group)

Supervisory Organization

Procurement - Accounts Payable

Time Type

Full time

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Ability to problem solve, work independently and as part of a team.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Strong analytical, organizational, and communications skills. Strong computer skills, including intermediate or greater skill using Excel, with experience creating spreadsheets, pivot tables and formulas.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Strong customer service skills.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated attention to detail.

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus

Wage Ranges

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Work Model

Hybrid

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

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