The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, number of months worked, as well as internal equity among our team.
Job Summary:
- Process timely and accurate student account billing functions, including third-party billing and processing student refunds.
- Manage and support student payment plans.
- Contribute to a positive student experience by providing prompt and professional customer service.
- Complete regular general ledger account reconciliations.
- Review and analyze account transactions for discrepancies and errors.
- Perform necessary research to resolve outstanding and unreconciled transactions.
- Provide, maintain, and review required documentation for audit compliance.
- Monitor electronic banking activity for returned student payments and refunds to ensure timely posting of transactions into the general ledger.
- Prepare and post journal vouchers.
- Work with colleagues across departments to resolve student account billing questions and issues.
- Provide timely and accurate information to support reporting and information requests.
- Ensure compliance with institutional procedures and policies and all regulations.
- Provide functional support for accounts receivable activities as needed.
- Perform financial research and analysis projects as directed and compose reports and recommendations as requested.
- Assist the Finance department with processing activities as needed and provide administrative support as required.
- Assist with financial audits to ensure accurate financial statements and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles; organize and analyze audit schedules and records for accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.
- Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and actively participating as a member of work teams.
Key Result & Responsibility:
Required Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of college-level coursework in accounting or a related field AND three (3) years of accounting-related experience; OR an equivalent combination of applicable work experience.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and auditing financial documentation and transactions.
- Ability to perform technical, specialized, and complex financial support work.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and explain policies and procedures.
- Capability to perform independent research and analysis to resolve issues.
- Maintain accurate financial records and prepare accurate and timely reports.
- Ability to organize work, multitask, identify and set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
- Experience in higher education working in student accounts/Bursar's Office.
- Experience with Ellucian BANNER or a similar student information system.
- Experience working in a customer service environment.
- Ability to utilize tact, discretion, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
- Ability to take a leadership role, demonstrate initiative, and solve problems effectively.
- Proficient in solving problems and processing anomaly transactions.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.
- Effective communication skills in both oral and written forms.
- Ability to contribute effectively to the accomplishment of team goals, objectives, and activities.
- Experience interacting successfully with diverse individuals from various backgrounds. -
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
- Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation