Accounts Receivable / Financial Aid Representative
LOCATION: Corporate (Brookings)
REPORTS TO: Controller
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
JOB TYPE: Part-Time
Schedule: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
SALARY: $20/hour
MISSION: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
JOB SUMMARY: The Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Financial Aid Representative is responsible for managing billing processes, assisting families with payment and financial aid inquiries, and ensuring compliance with organizational financial policies. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to provide exceptional customer service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounts Receivable
- Process payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording A/R data.
- Prepare billing statements for families.
- Assist families with billing issues or billing setup.
- Manage and maintain accurate customer account records.
- Assist families in navigating financial aid options.
- Provide guidance on scholarship applications, including eligibility requirements.
- Evaluate financial aid applications and determine qualification.
- Maintain accurate and confidential financial aid records.
- High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework in finance or business preferred.
- Experience in accounts receivable, billing, or financial aid administration is a plus.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Part-time evening hours (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM).
- Collaborative and family-focused environment.
- Ability to stand/sit for long periods throughout a shift
- Ability to operate various types of general office equipment including PC, telephone, copier, etc.
- This position is considered to be safety-sensitive.
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain nor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace!
All qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job-related disability, or any other protected class.
The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact Human Resources to communicate their request for accommodation at 605-692-3333.