Accounts Receivable Accountant / Assistant Bursar

Responsibilities

• Receive, post, and reconcile daily payments to both the SIS and the ERP financial system
• Audit student accounts for correct tuition charges, fees, and financial aid credits during the semester billing process
• Disburse refunds for credit balances and assist in resolving discrepancies between student records and the accounting ledger
• Create and distribute regular aging reports to monitor outstanding balances and track financial health
• Prepare and track invoices for external organizations, military benefits, and scholarships, ensuring timely collection of non-student receivables
• Remind students of upcoming deadlines or missing documentation, focusing on helpful resolution
• Issue reminders for past-due balances and work with students to resolve outstanding balances
• Create and maintain written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all assigned AR tasks to ensure departmental continuity and training efficiency
• Attend required training to maintain skills and knowledge necessary for Assistant Bursar duties and federal student aid compliance
• Collaborate with other departments to perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience in an Accounting or Accounts Receivable role
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (debits/credits) and the accounts receivable cycle
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
• Ability to quickly master integrated Student Information Systems (SIS)
• Professional verbal and written communication skills to explain financial information to students
• A high attention to detail and the capacity to manage repetitive financial tasks with a high degree of accuracy
• Experience working in a college or university setting, preferred
• Experience writing or updating office manuals, SOPs, or procedure guides, preferred