Bursar

Bowling Green State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: Finance & Administration
Opening Date: 10/29/2024
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU00594
Department: Finance & Administration
Closing: 11/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Summary

The Primary purpose of the Bursar position is to provide functional and operational leadership, management, direction, and guidance for all University receivables (student and non-student). This includes the related functions of collections on delinquent accounts, extension of credit (installment payment plans/loan origination), daily cash collection and deposits (cashiering) and all institutional responsibilities related to these functions. Will monitor all Accounts Receivable aging across the University.

Essential Functions

Plan and direct long-term goals and daily operations of the Bursar's Office to ensure timely receivable recovery is achieved; compliance with both state and federal regulations is adhered to; ensure that timely and accurate third-party invoices are distributed along with accurate reconciliations of the accounts; identification and correction of errors for regular and year end reporting purposes is obtained.
Manage the refund disbursement processes of financial aid ensuring the timeliness falls within federal regulation guidelines. This will be done to ensure both the timely issuance of refunds as well as the timely drawdown of related funds associated with refunds.
Ensure the timely and accurate collection of all data required to ensure compliance with all federal regulations for year-end tax reporting.
Develop receivable and collection policies and procedures following state and federal guidelines. Supervise all billing and collection activities, maintain accurate tuition and fee schedules (within the Student A/R system and on the Bursar's website), refund schedules as it relates to adding/dropping classes (posted on the Bursar website).
Develop and administer appropriate cash collection and cashiering policies and procedures for both the centralized and decentralized operations within the University. These policies and procedures are developed in conjunction with the Controller's Office and the Business Operations-Treasury.
Develop departmental goals, objectives, and strategies to enhance collection efforts and income generation. Develop and implement programs and processes to accomplish objectives and improve office operations.
Engage in collaborative activities with staff, students, faculty, and/or other university departments and community members to ensure that information and performance standards are achieved and maintained.
Participate in various department, division, and university committees.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

Bachelor's degree required. Degree must be conferred at the time of application.

The following Degree is preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related business administration

The following Experience is required:

5 years general accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable (A/R) experience
3 years Accounts Receivable (A/R) or Collections experience
3 years management experience,
- This includes supervision of staff and work scheduling
1 year Customer Service management either within a general business department or a specific sales/customer service department

The following Experience is preferred:

Higher Education or other relevant industry experience in a hospital, clinic, non-profit or other similar organization

The following Licensure, Certifications, or Registration is preferred:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or sufficient accounting program/course credits to sit for the exam, in order to demonstrate a solid understanding of accounting operations
Membership in the National Association of Credit Managers

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of government accounting principles

Required Documents to Upload to Application: Cover Letter and Resume

Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer . We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu/jobs/4710512/bursar

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