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• 3.2 200 Military Drive, Chatham, VA 24531 $50,000 - $60,000 a year - Full-time Apply with Indeed Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Process and post all income, including cash, check, and credit card payments, coming into the school. Make daily remote deposits and cash deposits as needed. Generate monthly billing statements to parents. Post all charges, including tuition, quartermaster, infirmary, and transportation charges, to cadet accounts. Communicate with parents during the enrollment and re-enrollment process to make sure all business aspects of the enrollment/re-enrollment process have been completed. Assist with the distribution of the weekly allowance to boarding cadets. Assist with other accounting functions as needed. Answer telephone and email questions from parents. Work with parents to make sure all accounts are paid on a timely basis. Perform other duties as assigned by the CFO/Business Manager Perform other duties as assigned by the President. Support the school and its leadership. Job Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in accounts receivable, bookkeeping, billing, or a related administrative role involving payment processing and recordkeeping. Ability to accurately handle cash, checks, and credit card payments, prepare deposits, and identify discrepancies in account records. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn the school's billing and accounting systems. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage daily transactions, monthly billing deadlines, and follow-up on outstanding balances. Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to discuss billing questions and past-due balances with parents and guardians respectfully. Ability to handle cadet and family financial information with discretion and maintain confidentiality. Preferred Qualifications Degree or coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. Two or more years of experience in accounts receivable, bookkeeping, or student billing. Experience in a school business office Familiarity with tuition billing, enrollment and re-enrollment, or student account management. Experience with school billing or accounting software, such as Blackbaud, and with remote check deposits.