Accounts Receivable/Financial Aid Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Receivable/Financial Aid Specialist (Contract)
Location: Walnut, CA
Duration: 8 months (Contract); M-F
Compensation: $30 - $35 per hour, based on experience
Must have advanced excel skills - pivot tables/vlookups/sum formulas
We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Accounts Receivable/Financial Aid Specialist (Contract) to support student financial services and cashiering functions. This role plays a key part in managing student accounts, processing payments, coordinating with financial aid, and delivering excellent service to students and staff.
Key Responsibilities
Student Account Management

• Analyze and maintain student financial accounts.
  
• Assist with financial aid refund processing.
  
• Clear students during registration and maintain student files.
  

Cashiering & Payment Processing

• Collect and record payments for tuition, fees, and auxiliary services.
  
• Prepare and record daily bank deposits.
  
• Post revenue and transactions into accounting systems (e.g., Workday).
  

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Manage student payment plans and collections.
  
• Generate and analyze financial reports.
  
• Support third-party billing and installment plans.
  

Financial Aid Coordination

• Partner with the Financial Aid Office to ensure timely disbursement of aid.
  
• Address student financial challenges and resolve account discrepancies.
  
• Serve as an internal auditor for financial aid processes and reconciliations.
  

Customer Service

• Provide in-person, phone, and electronic support to students, staff, and external agencies.
  
• Foster positive collaboration across departments.
  

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a school, government agency, or nonprofit organization is required.
  
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
  
• Experience with accounting systems (Workday experience a plus).
  
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
  

Pay Details: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour
Search managed by: Allison Lau
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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