Student Accounts Receivable Manager/Bursar (45257)

Claflin University • Orangeburg, SC

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About The Position

Claflin University is seeking applications for the Accounts Receivable Manager/Bursar position. The Student Accounts Receivable Manager/Bursar reports to the Associate Vice President of Fiscal Affairs and assumes responsibility for supervising all accounts receivable functions. This role involves administering and interpreting policies, assisting with departmental audit requests, preparing information for auditors, completing required reports, and coordinating the registration schedule for Fiscal Affairs. The position also requires implementing, administering, interpreting, and supervising the enrollment process while working closely with various departments to ensure proper and accurate billing of students. Additional responsibilities include reviewing student accounts for refund requests, reconciling accounts receivable subsidiary ledgers, preparing debt balance report analyses and invoices, and posting edits of various charges. The manager will maintain updates for the MPP module in CASHNet, assist with the preparation and distribution of 1098Ts, and support month-end and fiscal-end closings. Furthermore, the role involves releasing monthly online statements to students, managing student bankruptcy cases, preparing small claims court documentation, and collaborating with collection agencies on delinquent accounts. The manager will also review and recommend actions on program proposals, brochures, catalogues, and bulletins as applicable to the department, and perform any other duties within the scope of this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with a concentration in accounting or business administration.
• Experience in accounting or finance.
• Knowledge and understanding of loans receivable principles and laws.
• Knowledge of various federal, state, and local regulations.
• Knowledge of accounts receivable processes.
• Ability to provide effective supervision and perform assignments independently.
• Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven office and function in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal relations and communication skills (oral and written).
• Customer service, decision-making, analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Considerable skills in using Jenzabar, Microsoft Office, ten-key, and other office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all accounts receivable functions.
• Administer and interpret policies related to accounts receivable.
• Assist with departmental audit requests and prepare information for auditors.
• Complete required reports and coordinate registration schedule for Fiscal Affairs.
• Implement and supervise the enrollment process in collaboration with various departments.
• Review student accounts to approve or decline check requests for refunds.
• Reconcile accounts receivable subsidiary ledger and prepare debt balance report analysis and invoices.
• Post edits of parking, library, dorm, and post office fine charges.
• Maintain updates for MPP module in CASHNet and implement changes to the Accounting Office Cost webpage(s).
• Assist with annual preparation and distribution of 1098Ts.
• Prepare listing to Payroll Accountant of flexible payroll deductions.
• Assist in month-end and fiscal-end closings.
• Release monthly online statements to students.
• Administer all student bankruptcy cases and prepare small claims court documentation.
• Work closely with collection agency on delinquent accounts.
• Review and recommend action on program proposals, brochures, catalogues, and bulletins as applicable to the department.
• Perform any other duties within the scope of this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree