Small Family Trade School looking for its bursar.
When you join this school you will be in a vibfrant growing environment.
Manages the banking, credit card, and fee collection/student account functions of the Bursar's Office. Ensures that all transactions processing, balancing, reconciliation and related accounting functions are performed in an accurate and timely manner. Actively collect payments from students including passt due accounts
DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES
Provide financial counseling for students regarding payment options
Arrange payment plans for new students
Manage and assist students with enquiries regarding payment plans,balance due
Good customers skills with students
Process payments
Maintain a ledger for all payments
Monitor past-due accounts and establish a strategy for collecting past-due payments
Call email students who are past-due and are not currently attending class
Customer Service and troubleshooting.
Interface and work closely with sevral divisions of the school: the director, the accountant ,the Financial Aid specialist, the registrar
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Associate degree preferred or 3 years of equivalent experience in accounting
MUST have experience as a bursar at an accredited school
Knowledge and experience of basic accounting principles and procedures
Knowledge of appropriate software
Excellent verbal and written skills
Ability to interact diplomatically with a variety of individuals: the clients who are the students
Ability to pursue past due accounts
Aptitude for accuracy and detail
Strong organizational skills
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Physical Setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday . Three days 9-5PM, two days 11-7PM
Application Question(s):
- Have experience as a bursar or bursar assistant
Experience:
- GAAP: 3 years (Preferred)
- college or school: 3 years
Fulltime in the office no remote
Work Location: In person in Long Island City, NY