Accountant/Bursar

1. Assures compliance with recognized accounting standards, principles, and procedures by supervising and monitoring the work of professional accountants and/or support staff.

2. Directs the daily administration and activities of the University’s accounts receivable and third-party billing system.

3. Maintains accuracy of charges, credits, payments, and refunds and reconciles the accounts receivable sub-ledger to the general ledger.

4. Oversees daily refunding of credit balances, maintenance of direct deposit records, and resolution of deposit returns.

5. Oversees the Bursar’s Office and ensures the financial integrity of the office.

6. Assures excellent customer service is provided to students, parents, employees, and non-university customers who have concerns or questions by assuring that staff answering the questions have a thorough understanding of University policies and procedures throughout the University, such as payment and drop deadlines, fees, credit hour costs, the academic calendar, etc.

7. Maintains and oversees aspects of the Finance module of the Banner system by maintaining appropriate controls through controlling access to accounts receivable screens, troubleshooting problems and coordinating solutions for meeting new needs, and maintaining proper set up and accounting records in the accounts receivable system by setting up exemption codes for fee waivers, detail codes for accounts receivable and financial aid transactions, and detail codes for cashiering and storefronts.

8. Completes journal entries as needed to record and/or allocate revenue and expense to appropriate cost centers or charges to customer accounts.

9. Coordinates with and supports the activities of Collection/Bad Debt system and coordinates the write-off of bad debt.

10. Performs or reviews journal entries recording ACH deposits to the University savings account and the monthly reconciliation of direct loan records to the Department of Education.

11. Administers various programs, such as the tax credit program for non-resident students whose parents pay Missouri income tax.

12. Coordinates with various University departments to facilitate business processes, such as NCAA reporting, workers compensation claims, third party billing, and cooperative programs with outside entities.

13. Ensures the timeliness of the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers by monitoring the work of professional and support staff and students.

14. Performs monthly reconciliations by reviewing the work of the accounting clerks and others to ensure their work is accurate and complete.

15. Prepares and supervises the preparation of audit workpapers for the fiscal year audit by researching and analyzing the year-to-date accounting information.

16. Develops a competent and efficient accounting staff by training the staff in new policies and procedures and supervising their daily activities.

17. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

18. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required by the Director of Accounting and Budgeting or the Controller.

19. Contributes to the overall success of the Office of Financial Services by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.