Student Accounts/Accounts Receivable Administrator

Sinai Akiba Academy is a preeminent private Jewish day school in Los Angeles, serving students in Early Childhood through Grade 8. Sinai Akiba Academy is undergirded by our school mission to engage students in the joy and discipline of learning, and nurture a community of ethical, critical thinkers who, shaped by our evolving Jewish tradition, walk through the world with confidence and humility.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Student Accounts Administrator serves as a liaison and first point of contact to the Business Office for parents. They are responsible for the School's accounts receivables and all aspects of student tuition management (tuition agreements, auxiliary fees and payment collection).  This is a full-time exempt position and member of the administrative staff team who reports to the Director of Finance and Operations. The person in this role works closely and collaboratively with the Controller and other members of the Business Office administrative staff team and communicates with a variety of constituencies on all manners relating to student accounts and finances in a tactful and professional manner. Modeling Sinai Akiba Academy’s core values. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works closely with the Enrollment Management team to assign, generate and track enrollment agreements for new and returning students in Blackbaud Education Management Solution (BBEMS); processes agreements and tracks payments in Blackbaud Tuition Management (BBTM)


• Communicates with parents in ensuring all payments are collected on a timely basis


• Records deposits in AccuFund (Checks, Credit Cards, Cash, Donations and EFT transactions), journal entries, adjustments and amortizes tuition balance on a monthly basis. Keeps clean records of all receivable transactions. Reconciles accounts, payments and collections


• Creates and maintains student, family and business constituent records in BBEMS, BBTM and AccuFund (accounting software) systems, according to school data standards


• In conjunction with the I.T. Department, assists parents with login and payment issues in the BBEMS and BBTM


• Collaborates with Communications and Admission teams to create and maintain student lists within BBEMS


• Creates and maintains an active list in “Shopping Cart” and “Buy Now, Give Now” sections in BBTM for extracurriculars, events and other programs. Provides lists to the administration team.


• Creates and maintains a variety of spreadsheets and analyses to support business office activities and projects as assigned by the Director of Finance & Operations (i.e. tuition assistance analysis, registration lists. etc.)


• Works closely with the Controller in providing supporting documentation for the mid-year and year end audit


• Maintains accurate and detailed calendar of monthly and annual tasks, due dates, and files as they relate to the business office


• Performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned by Director of Finance and Operations and/or Head of School

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or similar role


• Proficient in invoicing, collections, and entries


• Strong knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel, and an accounting software


• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities


• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records


• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to meet deadlines

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Annual Salary Range: 60,000 - $87,000


• Excellent benefit package with a portion of medical paid by SAA


• Generous paid time off and holidays


• 403b and employer funded retirement plans


• Professional development opportunities

In the spirit of pay transparency we share the base annual salary range for this position: $60,000 - $87,000. Annual base salary is exclusive of fringe benefits, retirement plan employer contributions or potential stipends (for eligible employees). Pay ranges at SAA are reasonable estimates of what the School anticipates paying for a role but are not guaranteed. If hired at SAA, your final annual base salary will be determined by factors such as skills, education, experience, job level, part-time status and number of months of work per academic year. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity with our current employees as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full annual base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical for SAA in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.

Applicants may submit their resume for consideration to Elham Makabi at [email protected].

Sinai Akiba Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regards to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.