Bursar jobs in Louisiana
Bursar manages and oversees operations of student, faculty, and staff accounts. Provides leadership and direction for tuition and fee structure, financial aid resources, billing and receivables, petty cash, and payments. Being a Bursar is the custodian of institutional funds. Ensures compliance with university, state, and federal regulations and standard accounting procedures. Additionally, Bursar requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a top executive officer. The Bursar typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Bursar typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Bursar jobs
Assistant Bursar
- Loyola University - New Orleans
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Orleans, LA
FULL_TIME
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Under the direct supervision of the Bursar, the Assistant Bursar supports the University Bursar in leading a department which manages accounts receivable and third party billing, cashiering and the accuracy of charges, credits, payments and refunds entered into the accounting system.
Essential Functions:- Supports the University Bursar with the operations of billing and collection of student receivables, cashiering operations, payments, and department deposit functions of the university.
- Oversees activities related to placing charges on accounts, correcting entries, preparing billings, processing third-party transactions, and reconciling individual accounts.
- Provide technical, data, and process improvement support primarily to Student Accounts Services and the Cashier’s staff.
- Updates the Bursar’s webpage, Tuition rates, forms, and payment plans
- Ensures compliance with university, state, and federal regulations and standard accounting procedures.
- Coordinates the transfer of accounts to collections and subsequently the write-off of bad debt.
- Provides periodic reports of receipts and technical information to the CFO and Controller.
- Recommends and participates in the development of university policies and procedures related to student billing and collections; may serve on university planning and policy-making committees.
- Encourages customer-oriented staff interaction with students, parents, and administrators.
- Interacts with internal and external auditors, participates in auditing projects, or provides information and access to accounting records as required.
- Monitors and evaluates operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.
- Train staff on new software programs and office procedures.
- Daily batch updates and reconciliations.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Assists the Bursar with financial reporting, audit preparation, and maintaining appropriate internal controls.
- Responsible for and ensure compliance with PCI, NACHA, GLBA and FERPA.
- Keeps informed of updates/patches regarding Colleague. Troubleshoots and resolves issues related to the student account side of the system. Build and test tuition and fee assessment for each semester. Assists the Bursar with PCI Compliance, 1098T tax reporting, and third-party vendor integration.
- Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of five years of experience in accounting and regulations, experience with customer service, cash management, cashiering and student accounts, preferably in higher education.
- Must possess a high level of knowledge of the policies of the university, as well as, federal and state rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of controls for all cashiering systems.
- Ability to complete above duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
- 18 Days Ago
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Cashier (Bursar)
- Los Angeles Film School
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Los Angeles, CA
- Job Description Job Description Purpose: The School is seeking to bring a Cashier/Bursar to join our growing team. The C...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Bursars
- Florida National University-Main Campus
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Hialeah, FL
- In charge of overseeing billing, receivables, and cashier operations on campus. Responsible for following up on, collect...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Accounts Clerk (Student Accounting/ Bursar)
- Baltimore City Community College
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Baltimore, MD
- Description/Job Summary Under the Division of Finance and Administration, the Office of Student Accounting serves as the...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Bursar
- Robert Half
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Albany, NY
- We are partnered with a growing higher education organization that is seeking a Bursar to join their finance team. This ...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Cashier
- Alabama State University
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Montgomery, AL
- Alabama State University, Fiscal Affairs, invites applications for the position of Cashier. The selected candidate will ...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Bursar
- Partners Healthcare System
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Charlestown, MA
- SUMMARY Under the general direction of the Registrar/Assistant Dean of Enrollment Services, this position has primary re...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Enrollment Service Representative
- The Santa Clara University
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Santa Clara, CA
- **Position Title:** Enrollment Service Representative**Position Type:** Regular**** **Salary Range:** $21.06 to $24.21 p...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Bursar Clerk
- Miami Regional University
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Miami Springs, FL
- Job Description Job Description Miami Regional University has openings for full time Bursar Clerk. This position is resp...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Louisiana
Louisiana is bordered to the west by Texas; to the north by Arkansas; to the east by Mississippi; and to the south by the Gulf of Mexico.
The state may properly be divided into two parts, the uplands of the north, and the alluvial along the coast.
The alluvial region includes low swamp lands, coastal marshlands and beaches, and barrier islands that cover about 20,000 square miles (52,000 km2). This area lies principally along the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River, which traverses the state from north to south for a distance of about 600 mi (970 km)) and empties into the Gulf of Mexico; ...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Bursar jobs
$65,648 to $98,960
Most Popular Cities in Louisiana for Bursar Jobs
What does a Bursar do?
Bursar in Carson City, NV
In the role of Bursar, you will be reporting directly to the school’s headmaster and perhaps have lines of communication with local authorities and school governors.
January 08, 2020
Bursar in Duluth, MN
The Office of the Bursar is committed to providing excellent customer service to Radford University students, parents and the campus community.
January 17, 2020
You may appeal a late fee by writing to the Office of the Bursar.
December 02, 2019
Bursar in Tuscaloosa, AL
A bursar is considered the equivalent of a financial administrator or business manager for an educational institution.
February 16, 2020