NICOLA CONWELL
Lawson State Community College
Gardendale
24
years of professional experience
Financial Management Professional with extensive experience in higher education finance and accounts receivable operations. Delivered streamlined processes and optimized cash flow while enhancing financial reporting through effective leadership and collaboration. Focused on achieving results and ensuring compliance in financial practices.
Work History
Accounts Receivables Manager
1 Year- Manage all student payment processes through Banner ERP, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Supervised campus cashiers, managing scheduling, training, performance evaluations, and leave approvals to ensure operational efficiency.
- Serve as the College liaison for Touchnet payment processing and student payment plans.
- Prepared and oversaw third-party, contract, and student billing operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Supervise campus cashiers, including scheduling, training, performance evaluations, and leave approvals.
- Coordinate financial aid disbursements and scholarship processing.
- Coordinated financial aid disbursements and scholarship processing, facilitating timely funding for students.
- Support annual audits and fiscal year-end closing activities.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
14 Years 10 Months- Handled student payments, cashiering functions, reconciliations, payment plans, third-party billing, scholarships, invoicing, and customer account support while maintaining compliance with institutional policies.
- Processed daily transactions to ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
- Reconciled accounts to maintain financial accuracy and integrity.
- Monitored outstanding receivables, implementing strategies to reduce aging balances.
Bookstore Clerk
1 Year 1 Month- Processed transactions and balanced cash drawers, ensuring accurate financial records and enhancing customer satisfaction through attentive service.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided product recommendations to enhance shopping experience.
- Organized merchandise displays to maximize visibility and customer engagement.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems, ensuring efficient service delivery.
Teller
2 Years- Processed deposits, withdrawals, and loan payments; reconciled daily cash balances to ensure accuracy and accountability.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently, ensuring accuracy and adherence to banking regulations.
- Assisted customers with inquiries, providing exceptional service and resolving issues promptly.
- Maintained cash drawer integrity through diligent balancing and reconciliation practices.
Head Teller / Loan Officer
3 Years 6 Months- Supervised teller operations and processed loans to enhance customer service and support branch management.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with credit union policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored staff in customer service excellence and operational efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance transaction accuracy and reduce errors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
- Accounting Certificate
- Supervision & Management Certificate
Skills
Accounts receivable
Student billing
Banner ERP
Touchnet
Vendor billing
Contract Billing
Financial Reporting
Third-party billing
Contract billing
Audit support
1098-T reporting
Financial aid
Financial aid management
Timeline
Accounts Receivables Manager
Lawson State Community College
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Lawson State Community College
09.2010 - 07.2025Read More
Bookstore Clerk
Lawson State Community College
08.2009 - 09.2010Read More
Teller
New South Federal Savings Bank
09.2006 - 09.2008Read More
Head Teller / Loan Officer
Mutual Savings Credit Union
12.2002 - 06.2006Read More
Lawson State Community College
Associate of Arts from Business Administration
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Troy University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
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