About the position
The Bursar Operations Specialist - Accounts Receivable at Indiana State University provides moderately complex secretarial and clerical duties in support of student accounts receivables. This position is under general supervision and involves performing billing procedures related to accounts receivables, focusing on non-traditional student bills. The specialist supervises and participates in preparing and auditing materials requiring analyses or supporting documents, ensuring that all entries are entered into the system properly. The role also includes compiling composite reports required by management or government agencies, reviewing student account refunds, and reconciling accordingly. Additionally, the specialist identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies, determining appropriate corrective procedures, and shares responsibility for the setup of the 1098T parameters and creation of the 1098T forms for students for the appropriate tax year. In-depth knowledge of tax laws, detail codes, and system settings is extremely important to ensure tax forms are generated correctly. The specialist works with the Finance area in the Office of the Controller to meet testing deadlines and regulatory requirement deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Performs billing procedures related to accounts receivables, focusing on non-traditional student bills.
- Supervises and participates in preparing and auditing materials requiring analyses or supporting documents and ensures that all entries are entered into the system properly.
- Compiles composite reports required by management or government agencies.
- Reviews student account refunds and reconciles accordingly.
- Identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies, determining appropriate corrective procedures.
- Shares responsibility for setup of the 1098T parameters and creation of the 1098T forms for students for the appropriate tax year.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree or up to 3 years of college or technical school.
- 3-4 years of relevant work experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Significant business/accounting knowledge.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Benefits
- Sick Leave: Accrues at a rate of 12 days per fiscal year with unlimited accumulation.
- Life Insurance: Coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000.
- Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Coverage: Cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University.
- Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF): Employee share of three (3) percent is paid by ISU.
- TIAA Auto Enroll: New employees are automatically enrolled in a tax deferred retirement program at hire.
- Long Term Disability Coverage: Employees are eligible after three (3) years of continuous, regular employment.
- Fee Waiver Program: For the employee, spouse and dependent children.
- Vacation: Employee accrues 10-20 vacation days per year based upon years of service.
- Convenience Day: Employees have one per fiscal year to use.
