Assistant Bursar

Position Title

Assistant Bursar

Bursar

Accounting Services

The Assistant Bursar will assist the Bursar in the planning, administration, and management of all aspects of the College’s Accounts Receivables functions. The Assistant Bursar is responsible for the efficient and effective organization and operation of all functions of the billing, collection, deposit, disbursement and record maintenance of student and other related monies college-wide.

• Assists in the management and coordination of the receipt, custody, and disbursement of funds required to conduct College business.
• Assists in the management of billing and collection of student loans and accounts receivable.
• Prepares various reports for maintenance and reconciliation of various accounts.
• Assists in the management of financial matters associated with registration.
• Reconciles and executes the student account refund process.
• Conducts research and analysis of student payments and debts. Communicates clearly with students regarding account balances and College policy and procedures.
• Audits and ensures data integrity, and performs accounting functions required to correct or maintain data.
• Communicates with various campus offices including the Financial Aid and Registrar’s areas regarding student issues and federal government compliance.
• When required, assumes full responsibility of the department in the absence of the Bursar.
• Performs additional related tasks as assigned.

• Associate’s degree in business or accounting is preferred, or an appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years related experience, preferably in accounts receivable.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.

• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations, and college financial policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of cashiering and cash management principles, systems, procedures, and standards.
• Knowledge of accounting and accounts receivable principles, methodology, and practices.
• Ability to write reports containing technical information.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and administer complex recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of higher education auditing policies, standards, and procedures.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively with students and other departments.
• Ability to perform under moderate levels of stress imposed by frequent deadlines, peak workloads, or public/student contact.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands to handle, or feel to talk and to hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

LeMoyne-Owen College offers an attractive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental benefits. The College pays for Life Insurance, STD/LTD, and paid time off.

LeMoyne-Owen College is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.