CAMPUS BURSAR / STUDENT ACCOUNTS

Details: SUMMARY:Direct the operations of the Student Accounts Offices for our campus located in Clearwater,  FL as Bursar to insure efficient functioning of the student/customer financial process for institutional loan contract billing and receivables, student collections, loan adjustments, cash receipt/deposits and other cashiering functions. Function has front-line responsibility for all interaction with the students and key student-facing departments regarding collection of monies owed to the college. Utilize a student-focused approach to resolve complex student financial issues while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Review current and past due student accounts to identify at-risk accounts receivable  in order to make a collection determination which results in decisive action leading to the collection and/or resolution of past due receivables. Develop creative, solution-oriented campaigns that identify and encourage students to resolve their past due accounts receivable while emphasizing the importance of taking responsibility for managing their financial obligations to the college. Oversee the deposit operations to ensure all cash, checks, and credit card/electronic receipts processed are properly and accurately deposited in a timely manner within established Corporate Office guidelines. Reconcile and post miscellaneous receipts including Point-of-Sale (POS) transactions initiated in the bookstore and Cosmetology Salon where applicable.  Utilize sound business judgment to identify and recommend appropriate adjustments and modifications to billed charges, loan balances, monthly payment streams, and other student account related charges. Develop and maintain positive, forward-looking working relationships with the students, campus administration/faculty and Corporate Office staff while upholding the school, its staff, students and programs in the highest regard. Maintain and submit daily transaction reports including daily deposit logs utilizing established Corporate Office procedures while adhering to published month-end closing deadlines. Maintain complete and accurate records on assigned cohort including, but not limited to, detailed documentation on collection efforts, and other collection activities. Oversee end of month campus inventory and reconciliation process for bookstore and Cosmetology Salon where applicable; prepare appropriate reporting and submit to Corporate Office Accounting in an accurate and timely manner.  Performs other comparable job duties as assigned by department management.

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