Description We are inviting candidates for the role of a Billing Clerk, based in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. The position operates within the education sector and offers a contract-to-hire employment opportunity. The primary responsibilities encompass handling all facets of billing and collections, maintaining accurate records, and providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and process student billing for all accounts receivable charges/credits in compliance with federal, state, and university policies.

• Supervise the student billing office and ensure smooth operations.

• Address and resolve billing questions and inquiries as they arise.

• Manage bad debt accounts and coordinate with in-house collections and external collection agencies.

• Handle billing for non-student accounts receivable.

• Reconcile student account activity and other accounts as needed.

• Administer record keeping for various loan programs.

• Coordinate census reporting each term and student withdrawals.

• Prepare annual external reporting – IRS 1098-T, FISAP, etc.

• Ensure student accounting documents are scanned and loaded to the database.

• Maintain accounting records according to records retention policy.

• Provide backup for various functions in Student Billing and the Business Office.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

The role requires a skill set including proficiency in Accounting Software Systems, ADP - Financial Services, IBM AS/400, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suites, Accounting Functions, Billing Functions, Claim Administration, Collection Processes, and Customer Service. Requirements • Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems

• Experience with ADP - Financial Services

• Familiarity with IBM AS/400

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites

• Ability to perform Accounting Functions

• Experience in Billing Functions

• Knowledge of Claim Administration procedures

• Understanding of Collection Processes

• Strong Customer Service skills

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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