Associate Bursar jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to PTC students and employees is essential.

About PTC

Pittsburgh Technical College is a private, non-profit and regionally accredited institution committed to higher education excellence and focused on academic and professional success. Located in Western Pennsylvania since 1946, PTC awards associate and bachelor’s degrees and certificates in these areas: Business, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Design and Engineering Technology, Healthcare, Nursing, Information Systems and Technology, Trades Technology, and Energy and Electronics Technology. The PTC college experience is empowering and culminates in internships and clinical rotations for on-campus, degree-seeking students.

Purpose of Job

• Responsible for oversight and supervision of the Student Accounts staff. Supports the Bursar/Student Accounts Manager in all departmental and college matters. Serves as a liaison to the Accounting Office on matters pertaining to student accounts and student cash receipts and disbursements.

• Assist the Bursar/Manager of Student Accounts in overall direction and supervision for the Bursar/Student Accounts Office as it relates to billing and collection of tuition and fees, disbursement of financial aid, processing refunds, development of policies and procedures and assist in overseeing the daily success in processing of third party invoicing.
• Supervise and monitor the cash management processes campus wide to ensure proper internal controls are in place and used to collect and deposit all University cash receipts. Supervises and monitors activity of the cashiering process, ensuring details of financial transactions are recorded, research and resolve all payment transaction errors or issues including credit cards, monitor counterfeit and forgery activities and provide direct supervision for the cashier personnel.
• Perform activities essential to accounting functions such as accounts receivable and payables, payment handling procedures, posting and reconciling general ledgers accounts, preparing trial balance and consolidated reports, and third party/vendor refunds via accounts payable process.
• Provide primary bookkeeping support; serve as support for departmental deposits. Perform reconciliations and detailed research to resolve discrepancies of internal and external payments.
• Assist the accounting staff and Bursar/Manager of Student Accounts in making modifications to existing accounting practices.
• Perform analysis of various student account processes by reviewing entries, verifying amounts and account balances, comparing and reconciling balances and differences.
• Prepare a variety of accounting and financial reports. Review all financial transactions posted to assigned accounts by ensuring all activities are recorded, all adjustments are calculated, and corrections made.
• Supervise and train subordinate personnel, determine work priorities and assign & review work.
• Assist in monitoring the success of the college collections of outstanding students' receivables as well as departmental and external agencies accounts receivables.
• Provide a consistent level of customer service relating to inquiries regarding payments, registration and billing transactions while adhering to all privacy rules including the campus provisions for FERPA.
• Perform administrative duties such as staff supervision, monitoring and granting leave requests, personnel actions, and performance evaluations.
• Serve a backup by performing tasks and responsibilities assigned to direct reports in their absence and other job-related duties as assigned.
• Performs accounting functions such as year-end close transactions, schedules, reconciliations, and other assigned tasks.
• Assist in internal and external departmental initiatives promotes campus growth and stability as well as other tasks that are deemed necessary for successful operations.
• Contribute to PTC's overall success by performing additional duties as needed.

Pittsburgh Technical College (hereinafter “PTC”) will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with known disabilities if such accommodation would allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship and/or a direct threat to the health and/or safety of the individual or others.
For additional information regarding PTC’s disability accommodation, please email hr@ptcollege.edu

Pre-Employment Requirements:

PTC is committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds for all positions. PTC believes that the gathering and celebration of unique experiences, qualities, and cultures enriches the workplace. Our mission is to champion a community of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in a spirit of civility.

To learn more about DEI’s mission, vision, and values, Visit the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion webpage.

Disability Accommodation Statement

Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process.
If you need an accommodation due to a disability to use our online system to apply for a position at PTC, please give us a call at 412-809-5100 or email hr@ptcollege.edu

Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), PTC does not discriminate against applicants, employees, or students with qualifying disabilities. PTC will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability. To request reasonable accommodation, please email hr@ptcollege.edu.

Work Schedule

Full time; 40 hours per week

Local travel as required

Working Conditions