Billing & Accounts Receivable Specialist

Johnson County Community College

Position: Billing & Accounts Receivable Specialist

Department: Finance & Administrative Services

Type of Position: Part-time Regular

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Friday, Between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 25 hours per week

Starting Salary Range: $16.31-$20.77 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: Support billing and collections processes for Johnson County Community College (JCCC), track and collect payments, and ensure all invoices are error-free and paid in full.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time and resource management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, and implement appropriate solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to complete work with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively use integrated administrative computer systems and train users.
• Ability to work in multiple information systems simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Work).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous student account experience in higher education.
• Experience with Banner and TouchNet.

Position details include but are not limited to:

• Review third-party sponsors and the students they sponsor. Receive and process authorizations and ensure indicators are placed on student accounts to protect enrollment.
• Conduct billing to third-party companies for the students they are sponsoring in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist in the non-enrollment billing process to ensure vendors are billed correctly and receive accurate invoices. Conduct timely follow-up conversations as needed.
• Review payments made on third-party accounts to ensure payments are being applied to the correct invoice and/or student account.
• Review accounts in collections, removing holds as necessary and updating the accounts regarding collection payments and activity.
• Assist in writing off small balances on student and vendor accounts.
• Provide customer service to students and third-party sponsors via phone calls, emails, or in-person visits.
• Review and interpret employers' and vendors' policies to determine what can be billed.
• Research employers and vendors to obtain additional details to ensure accurate billings when necessary.

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.

Benefits Category

For Part‑time Regular Employees

• Optional Retirement plan access
• Personal annual leave
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• And many more!

About JCCC:

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.