University of South Carolina
Account Receivable Analyst
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $45K - $56K
💻 Finance
🗓️ July 1st, 2025
FERPA
SaaS
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring an Account Receivable Analyst. The role involves managing accounts receivable and billing processes within the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support, including preparing deposits, processing internal and external billing, and providing billing-related customer service. The analyst utilizes systems like Peoplesoft, Finance Intranet, and Touchnet to ensure accurate financial transactions and effective customer support.
Highlights
- Prepare and assist with bank deposits and ACH payments for the division.
- Process intradepartmental billing, invoices, and journal entries for various departments.
- Provide high-level customer service by responding to patient inquiries, assisting with insurance documents, and supporting SAAS staff with receivables and billing questions.
- Analyze, monitor, and follow up on accounts receivable, including processing payments related to health insurance and pharmacy claims.
- Prepare and process external billing and assist in collection efforts for externally billed amounts.
- Use information systems such as Peoplesoft, Finance Intranet, and Touchnet daily.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field plus at least one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred experience includes billing, financial transactions, and familiarity with university accounting systems and policies.
- Starting salary range from $45,133 to $56,416 annually, full-time with standard work hours 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and flexible scheduling as needed.
- Serves the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support, which includes various departments like Student Health and Well-Being and the National Resource Center for the First Year Experience.
Account Receivable Analyst Full Description
Account Receivable Analyst
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by August 14, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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Posting Number | STA00526PO25
Job Family | Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis
Job Function | Accounts Receivable
USC Market Title | Accounts Receivable Analyst
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/164825
Job Level | P1 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Account Receivable Analyst
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department | SAAS Finance
State Pay Band | 5
Approved Starting Salary | $45,133
Advertised Salary Range | $45,133 - $56,416
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Fiscal Accounting
Posting Number | STA00526PO25
Job Family | Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis
Job Function | Accounts Receivable
USC Market Title | Accounts Receivable Analyst
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/164825
Job Level | P1 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Account Receivable Analyst
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department | SAAS Finance
State Pay Band | 5
Approved Starting Salary | $45,133
Advertised Salary Range | $45,133 - $56,416
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Fiscal Accounting
About USC
About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Account Receivable Analyst
Do you have knowledge of medical billing and accounts receivable management? Are you a “details” person who enjoys finding opportunities for process improvement? Do you enjoy working with data and reviewing transactions for accuracy? Can you provide excellent customer service and follow-up?
The Account Receivable Analyst for Student Affairs and Academic Support (SAAS) is responsible for performing professional duties related to accounts receivable and billing processes within the Division of SAAS. The Account Receivable Analyst is a member of the division’s centralized finance team. The division includes Student Affairs, Student Life, Student Health and Well-Being, Student Success, the Residential Experience, University 101, and the National Resource Center for the First Year Experience. The Accounts Receivable Analyst is directly supervised by the Accounts Receivable Manager for Student Affairs and Academic Support. They assist in the processing of deposits for the division along with internal and external billing and billing-related customer service, including billing for medical services provided. They utilize multiple different information systems such as Peoplesoft, Finance Intranet, and Touchnet.
Primary Duties: Bank Deposits & ACH: Prepares and assists in the preparation of bank deposits for all areas of the division. Prepares and processes intradepartmental billing for all areas of the division. Process invoices and journal entries for billing of various departments Maintain high levels of customer service. Answers patients’ questions (by phone, email or secure message), direct students to proper resources, assist with the interpretation of EOBs and other correspondence from insurance companies related to health insurance claims. Analyze, monitor, and follow up on accounts receivable. Process payment transactions/remittances related to health insurance claims and pharmacy claims within the electronic health record.
Perks: Generous annual and sick leave accruement, along with 13 paid holidays. An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolina’s capitol city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work! Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance. Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Working at a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Experience with billing and financial transactions; experience with university accounting systems, policies, and procedures. Experience using accounting software.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of Accounts Receivable and Billing processes. Knowledge of general office practices and procedures. Ability to prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Excellent communication skills, oral and written. Ability to understand and comply with policies and procedures. Ability to work independently in the absence of supervisor and willing to learn new systems and implement new processes in response to change or to improve functions within the department. Ability to adhere to the strictest of confidentiality standards including but not limited to HIPAA, FERPA (etc.).
Do you have knowledge of medical billing and accounts receivable management? Are you a “details” person who enjoys finding opportunities for process improvement? Do you enjoy working with data and reviewing transactions for accuracy? Can you provide excellent customer service and follow-up?
The Account Receivable Analyst for Student Affairs and Academic Support (SAAS) is responsible for performing professional duties related to accounts receivable and billing processes within the Division of SAAS. The Account Receivable Analyst is a member of the division’s centralized finance team. The division includes Student Affairs, Student Life, Student Health and Well-Being, Student Success, the Residential Experience, University 101, and the National Resource Center for the First Year Experience. The Accounts Receivable Analyst is directly supervised by the Accounts Receivable Manager for Student Affairs and Academic Support. They assist in the processing of deposits for the division along with internal and external billing and billing-related customer service, including billing for medical services provided. They utilize multiple different information systems such as Peoplesoft, Finance Intranet, and Touchnet.
Primary Duties: Bank Deposits & ACH: Prepares and assists in the preparation of bank deposits for all areas of the division. Prepares and processes intradepartmental billing for all areas of the division. Process invoices and journal entries for billing of various departments Maintain high levels of customer service. Answers patients’ questions (by phone, email or secure message), direct students to proper resources, assist with the interpretation of EOBs and other correspondence from insurance companies related to health insurance claims. Analyze, monitor, and follow up on accounts receivable. Process payment transactions/remittances related to health insurance claims and pharmacy claims within the electronic health record.
Perks: Generous annual and sick leave accruement, along with 13 paid holidays. An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolina’s capitol city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work! Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance. Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Working at a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Experience with billing and financial transactions; experience with university accounting systems, policies, and procedures. Experience using accounting software.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of Accounts Receivable and Billing processes. Knowledge of general office practices and procedures. Ability to prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Excellent communication skills, oral and written. Ability to understand and comply with policies and procedures. Ability to work independently in the absence of supervisor and willing to learn new systems and implement new processes in response to change or to improve functions within the department. Ability to adhere to the strictest of confidentiality standards including but not limited to HIPAA, FERPA (etc.).
Job Duties
Job Duty | Bank Deposits & ACH: Prepares and assists in the preparation of bank deposits for all areas of the division. Claims all ACH payments for the division as appropriate. Assist with credit card and e-store support throughout the division.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Intradepartmental billing: Prepares and processes intradepartmental billing for all areas of the division.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Accounts Receivable Management: Analyze, monitor and follow up on accounts receivable. Process payment transactions/remittances related to health insurance claims and pharmacy claims within the electronic health record. Ensure accurate and timely transaction processing. Process student account transfers to Bursar’s Office.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 40Job Duty | Customer service: Maintain high levels of customer service. Answers patient’s questions (by phone, email or secure message), directs students to proper resources, assists with the interpretation of EOBs and other correspondence from insurance company. Respond to the tickets entered by SAAS staff for assistance with receivables and billing questions.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | External Billing: Prepares and processes external billing for all areas of the division. Process invoices and deposits for billing of various entities external to the University for services provided by SAAS departments such as space rental, services provided, etc. Prepare financial documents when needed. Assist SAAS directors and departments with ensuring the collection of externally billed amounts due to the division.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Special projects: Assist with special projects, as needed. Provide cross coverage within the office. Complete miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Intradepartmental billing: Prepares and processes intradepartmental billing for all areas of the division.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Accounts Receivable Management: Analyze, monitor and follow up on accounts receivable. Process payment transactions/remittances related to health insurance claims and pharmacy claims within the electronic health record. Ensure accurate and timely transaction processing. Process student account transfers to Bursar’s Office.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 40Job Duty | Customer service: Maintain high levels of customer service. Answers patient’s questions (by phone, email or secure message), directs students to proper resources, assists with the interpretation of EOBs and other correspondence from insurance company. Respond to the tickets entered by SAAS staff for assistance with receivables and billing questions.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | External Billing: Prepares and processes external billing for all areas of the division. Process invoices and deposits for billing of various entities external to the University for services provided by SAAS departments such as space rental, services provided, etc. Prepare financial documents when needed. Assist SAAS directors and departments with ensuring the collection of externally billed amounts due to the division.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Special projects: Assist with special projects, as needed. Provide cross coverage within the office. Complete miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 06/30/2025
Job Close Date | 08/14/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by August 14, 2025. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/189958
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 06/30/2025
Job Close Date | 08/14/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by August 14, 2025. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/189958
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Optional Documents
- List of References and Contact Information
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