Bookkeeper | Bursar

In this role you will handle all student-related financial activities, including student accounts receivable, housing, and student financial aid.

Essential Functions:

Manage all student accounts receivable and payable.

Research, analyze, and resolve student billing questions and discrepancies.

Create and maintain appropriate student tuition and fee schedules.

Coordinate with other departments for withdrawals and scholarship assignments.

Monitor all student billing and financial aid transactions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Process 1098-T forms.

Manage and oversee all student communications as it relates to their billing account.

Coordinate with collection agencies regarding delinquent accounts and write off uncollectable balances.

Attend meetings and conferences related to position and make improvements to ensure best practices are followed

Position Type/Expected Hours:

This position is full-time, onsite, and requires 40 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required for special events.

Travel:

Occasional out-of-state travel required for attendance of position related conferences and meetings. Travel is primarily local during business hours.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred

3-5 years of related work experience in accounting and student accounts

Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Experience with higher education ERP systems such as Ellucian Colleague, Banner, Jenzabar, or Workday; knowledge of Blackbaud products is a plus

Working knowledge of accepted fund accounting practices, legal statutes, and policy and procedures affecting financial record-keeping

Familiarity with relevant federal and state regulations, particularly those related to financial aid, tuition, and student accounts

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance