Accounts Receivable Specialist, Accounts Payable with UT System - (2 positions)

Market Range 05

Non-exempt

About the UT System

The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski and Martin; the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Space Institute at Tullahoma; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service. The UT System enrolls about 54,000 undergraduate and graduate students statewide, and more than 13,000 students graduate from UT campuses each year with bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional degrees.

The UT System has a presence in each of Tennessee's 95 counties. Through the combined force of education, research and outreach, the University serves students, business and industry, schools, governments, organizations, and citizens statewide.

The University of Tennessee System, through its multiple campuses and institutes, serves the people of Tennessee and beyond through the discovery, communication, and application of knowledge. The System is committed to providing undergraduate, graduate, and professional education programs in a diverse learning environment that prepares students to be leaders in a global society. The UT System's delivery of education, discovery, outreach, and public service contributes to the economic, social, and environmental well-being of all Tennesseans.

The Opportunity

UT System Administration is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to help manage invoicing, collections, and deposits. This role will work primarily with campus contacts to close out past due or uncollectible accounts, manage customer data, and ensure that cash receipts are applied correctly across the entire university system.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Create and maintain customer data in University ERP system
• Research past due customer accounts to identify stale contact data
• Research and identify unreconciled deposits or misapplied deposits
• Maintain aging reports and take appropriate action on past due accounts
• Make recommendations to improve procedures
• Prepare financial reports for AR as required
• Support initiatives to successfully onboard system-wide University departments into Receivable
• module in ERP
• Work with ERP support and external AR service providers to facilitate third party integrations into ERP system
• Support ongoing projects to improve AR and cash management procedures across the university System
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

Education/ExperienceThe successful candidate will hold a high school diploma or GED and 18+ months experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, or other related job

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills

The preferred candidate will hold an Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

The preferred candidate will have:

• 2-5 years experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, or other related job
• Experience with Oracle Fusion Receivable and/or Collection
• General knowledge of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Application Proce

Applications MUST be accompanied by a resume, references, and a cover letter addressing interest in and qualifications for the role.

Compensation

Compensation for the position will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience within the market range.

Benefit

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits and much more. Additionally, Tennessee residents do not pay a state income tax. Please visit our website to learn more about the generous benefits offered.