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Accounts Receivable Specialist |
5445 |
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Receivable Specialist |
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Under direction, performs
fiscal management duties related to accounts receivable.
Coordinates system-wide billing for services rendered.
Manages customer database. Coordinate the effective
and timely collection of outstanding receivables,
including coordination with stakeholder offices and
contracted collection agency. Responsible for preparation
of analytic, status and process reporting. Using Baldrige
principles, research and develop best practices for
continuous improvement of the receivables function. |
Considerable knowledge of the organization,
functions and operations of Montgomery County Public
Schools. Strong skills in billing procedures, collection
processes and financial accountability. Ability to
develop and maintain a variety of financial and fiscal
records and to prepare reports in a clear and concise
manner. Ability to exercise independent initiative
to perform both original and recurring assignments.
Must be able to make decisions in accordance with
established procedures and practices, and exercise
judgment in the absence of clear directives. Requires
excellent oral, written and human relations skills.
This position requires knowledge of all of the seven
core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional
Growth System (SSPGS) to include commitment to the
student, professional, interpersonal, communication,
organization, problem solving skills and knowledge
of the job. |
Bachelor’s degree from
an accredited college or university, with coursework
in accounting, business administration, finance, public
administration, and/or other related fields. Experience
in management, finance, accounting and collections
administration is highly desirable. Knowledge of Federal,
state and local laws, regulations and ordinances governing
collections activities is highly desirable. Other
combinations of applicable education, training, and
experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities,
and skills necessary to perform in the position, may
be considered.
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(Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and
frequent climbing.) None |
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(Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Must
be able to work long hours as demanded by workload. |
Assures timely and accurate processing of MCPS receivables.
Manage customer database and FIS receivables module.
Coordinates billing activities with other offices, such
as Real Estate Management Unit, Department of Transportation,
Office of School Performance, Division of Food and Nutrition
Services and ERSC.
Reviews and monitors cash deposit reports prepared by
cash receipts clerk. Initiates correction of cash receipts
postings, as necessary.
Analyzes and monitors cash collections on invoiced receivables.
Takes primary responsibility for full and timely collections
of MCPS receivables.
Develops strategies, in cooperation with other offices,
for collection of past due accounts. Exercise authority
to negotiate repayment plans with past due customers.
Prepare and analyze reports on receivables aging. Meets
regularly with Controller and managers from other offices
to advise them of status of outstanding receivables.
Prepares reports supporting federal, state and local
audits and the CAFR.
Coordinates and monitors collection activity with collection
agency.
Possesses substantial knowledge of federal, state and
local laws governing allowable collection activity.
Engages in personal development activities to maintain
currency with industry-wide best practices.
Performs related work as required.
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