Department: Accounts Receivable

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Range beginning at $17.73/hr, adjusted based on qualifications

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8-5

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

The Accounts Receivable Team provides critical services for students and departments which enables the University to continue quality education to our students. The debt management/collections area is demanding stricter oversight as new rules per Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) are in effect today. This position will contribute significantly to the University goal of helping afford college utilizing outreach methods and partnering with other offices.

You’re the kind of person who listens first, then leads. You’re a problem-solver with strong attention to detail who’s always ready to jump into a new system, ask thoughtful questions, and follow through with tact. If you thrive in dynamic environments, get excited about improving processes, and can bring energy to the dry world of data security—this role was made for you.

This is more than just crunching numbers—it’s about serving a campus community and bringing clarity to a fast-paced, ever-changing financial landscape. If you can handle the tempo, collaborate like a headliner, and love both people and process, don’t just sit in the crowd—step into the spotlight. Apply now and let’s make fiscal magic together.

Job Summary

Completes financial transactions, which includes, but is not limited to, accounts receivable and/or payable, procurement card and transactional reconciliation, travel authorizations and reimbursements, endowment accounts, state appropriations and earned income, and grant funding using established processes, procedures and systems.

Essential Functions

Reviews, processes and audits transactions, compiles financial reports and reconciles accounts. Maintains accurate records, ensuring that invoices are paid and payments are received in a timely manner, as appropriate. Assists with generation of financial reports and auditing and resolving financial discrepancies. Responds to inquiries related to account status, charges and discrepancies. Escalates issues, as necessary.

Job Duties

Responsible for the daily banking journals, daily revenue distribution to the State, SMART Interfund journals, cash transfer journals.
Tuition refund correspondence and university accounts receivable debts.
The debt management/collections, customer service and managing the accounts are more demanding with new rules in place.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience in accounting, finance or related field. Every 30 hours of college coursework can be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Required License/Certifications/Training:

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Reviews, processes and audits transactions, compiles financial reports and reconciles accounts.
  
  
• Maintains accurate records, ensuring that invoices are paid and payments are received in a timely manner, as appropriate.
  
  
• Assists with generation of financial reports and auditing and resolving financial discrepancies.
  
  
• Responds to inquiries related to account status, charges and discrepancies. Escalates issues, as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience in cash handling in an online computerized environment
• Three (3) years of experience with face-to-face customer service

Additional Information:

N/A

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.

Additional Physical Requirement: