General Description:
The Office Manager, under the direction of the Bursar, is responsible for assisting with the management of daily functions of the Cash Management Office, serving as the backup for the
Bursar during his/her absence. The position will also assist with maintaining the offices financial records, accounts receivable module and other records in accordance with the financial accounting standards issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, Governmental Accounting Standards Board, and other regulatory and advisory organizations and in accordance
with fiscal management techniques and practices within public higher education institutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists in supervising, planning, controlling, and managing the Cash Management Office for increased performance.
- Assist all other university departments with cash receipts.
- Assists with processing student refunds.
- Assists with daily Cash Reconciliation using bank deposits, cashier reports for student
accounts and loan accounts.
- Work with the Bursar to maintain regulations concerning loan and collections are accurate
and updated. Recommend process changes as needed.
- Represent Cash Management on committees as assigned.
- Provide monthly reports to managers concerning payment plans and incoming revenue.
- Records daily deposits in appropriate funds in Banner.
- Advise the Controller on Receivable and Collection issues.
- Assist students, parents, and other Central State University Departments to determine
student account status.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- High level of customer service skills including interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate understanding of cash and student accounts, financial aid, admissions and
registrations and accounting processes.
- Works Closely with Management to ensure resolution of operation issues.
- Assist with processing student billings and maintain fee tables.
- Assist with participating in various student appeals committees which impact student
accounts.
- Assist with coordinating withdrawal processing with the Registrar’s Office.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Ability to establish, manage, and enforce financial control systems, policies, and procedures.
2. Ability to gather data, analyze and compile information, and prepare reports.
3. Ability to manage and empower the people who are part of the Controller’s Office team.
4. Demonstrates sound management skills within a diverse environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or 5 years related work experience.
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience that is directly related to the duties and
responsibilities specified, preferably in higher education.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications Posting Date 01/11/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Position Category Staff - Monthly (Exempt) Budgeted Annual Salary Commensurate with experience