Manager of Student Accounts & Cash Management at Nichols School – Buffalo, New York

Looking for a position which allows you more flexibility than a corporate job? Do you enjoy free lunch and Friday's off during the summer? Then the Manager of Student Accounts & Cash Management role at Nichols School might be the perfect career move for you. We are seeking a highly skilled, analytical individual with exceptional people skills. This person is an integral part of the Business Office and will manage the short-term cash management of the school, student tuition and billing, and accounts receivable/payable functions. The Manager of Student Accounts & Cash Management will work closely with the Controller and Chief Financial Officer.

Nichols School is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to growing a more diverse school community and cultivating a climate where every employee, student and family can safely and authentically be themselves.

Nichols School offers a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, group term life, retirement, tuition remission, summer hours and ample time off.

DUTIES:

Accounts Receivable

• Process and track enrollment contracts and report status to admissions office

• Set up new students in student billing system

• Meet and consult with parents regarding tuition charges and payment procedures

• Set up tuition invoice schedules under various payment plans

• Process and invoice all incidental student charges

• Enter and post tuition deposits to student accounts

• Contact and collect outstanding accounts and report issues to the CFO

• Coordinate production of delinquency letters and status reports

• Coordinate with financial aid office to ensure aid is properly applied to student accounts

• Prepare annual invoices for scholarships

• Prepare various aging and tuition schedules for monthly reconciliation and year end audit

• Prepare annual truth in lending statements for families

General Ledger

• Prepare monthly account analysis on various general ledger accounts

• Prepare general ledger entries as required

• Perform bank reconciliation

• Assist Controller with various schedule preparation and duties as required

Other

• Prepare quarterly sales tax returns

• Petty cash balancing

• Balance rental payments to rental management system on a monthly basis

• Prepare and update accounting policies related to accounts receivable, as needed

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Associates Degree or 2-4 years of relevant accounting experience

• Excellent computer skills including Excel and Word

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Must be organized and detailed oriented

• Ability to problem solve and multi-task