Bursar

The Bursar manages all aspects of student receivables including invoicing, cash receipts from students and third-parties, posting of financial aid funds, and all collection activities and communications.

Position Type: Full-Time
Length: 12-month position
Salary: $63,000

Department Name: Administrative Services (Accounting)
Reports to: Director of Accounting

Primary Function
The Bursar fulfills the mission of Beacon College by managing all aspects of student receivables including invoicing, cash receipts from students and third-parties, posting of financial aid funds, and all collection activities and communications. The Bursar has primary responsibility for improving processes and ensuring excellent customer service within the department.

Specific Job Functions

Oversees all facets of the daily operations of the Accounts Receivable function for student accounts ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations, and in adherence to College policy.
Tracks, collects, and records College revenue generated by tuition and fees, including student and third-party payments, as well as institutional and federal and state financial aid.
Directs all student billing, ensuring accuracy of student charges and performing adjustments as required by federal and institutional policy.
Oversees billing communications sent to students and third-party payers.
Approves/oversees all credit-balance payments issued to students.
Coordinates with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate and timely processing of student refunds.
Directs the operation of student accounts and third-party agreements, including billings, charges, collections, electronic data transfers to and from third parties, accuracy of the student A/R system, and compliance with government regulations.
Works in partnership with Student Financial Aid and the Registrar to ensure compliance with mandated financial aid regulations and policies.
Manages and provides leadership to Bursar functional staff, including but not limited to training, and supervision.
Creates, updates, and maintains policies and procedures for the Bursar’s function and all staff functions including implementing and administering changes as required to accommodate changes in regulations and College policies and initiatives.
Oversees the preparation and distribution of all year-end government mandated statements on a timely basis, including 1098-Ts.
Works with students/parents to resolve problems and questions regarding charges, billing, payment arrangements and any other student account related matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Three years of experience managing an accounts receivable function
Three years supervisory experience
Customer service experience including such skills as problem solving and conflict resolution
Working knowledge of financial aid practices and procedures, collection laws and regulations, collection practices and techniques
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook). Working knowledge of ERPs in higher education.
Occasional weekend and evening work
Prior Bursar experience a plus

Beacon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment and promotion without regard to race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender history, marital status, family status and responsibility, political and religious conviction, impairment or pregnancy.

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