Bursar

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of student billing

Close collaboration with Controller

Smaller entrepreneurial environment

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Bursar in Manhattan to oversee student billing, accounts receivable, and related financial operations for a growing education organization. The role works closely with the Controller to ensure accurate tuition billing, payment posting, refunds, and reconciliations, while driving process improvements in a smaller, entrepreneurial environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in bursar or student accounting within higher education and can operate independently within a growing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in bursar operations, student accounting, or related higher education finance roles.
• Prior experience in a college, university, or other educational institution preferred.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements and work independently in a smaller organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student billing and accounts receivable operations, including tuition charges, fees, payment plans, and account adjustments.
• Manage posting and reconciliation of student payments and ensure accurate reflection in student accounts.
• Calculate and process student refunds per institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a primary contact for student account inquiries, explaining balances, obligations, and refunds.

Skills

Bursar operations

Student accounting

Higher education finance

Accounts receivable

Process improvement

Job description

Bursar | Manhattan | Growing Education Organization

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ashley Harper

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

A bit about us

Well-established leader in education.

Why join us

• Opportunity to take ownership of the student billing and accounts receivable function.
• Work closely with the Controller to help build and improve the organization's accounting and financial processes.
• Play an important role in creating more efficient, standardized processes as the organization expands.
• Join a smaller, entrepreneurial environment where you can make an immediate impact rather than operate within a large, heavily structured corporate accounting department.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of shared services and standardized financial operations across multiple educational institutions.

Job Details

Job Description

The Bursar will oversee student billing, accounts receivable, payment processing, and student account administration for this organization and its growing educational platform. This individual will be responsible for ensuring accurate tuition billing, timely payment posting, refund calculations, and the resolution of student account inquiries. Working closely with the Controller, the Bursar will help establish efficient processes and procedures surrounding student financial transactions while ensuring students receive accurate information and a positive experience when navigating their financial obligations. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who understands the financial operations of a higher education institution and enjoys working in a smaller, evolving organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student billing and accounts receivable operations, including tuition charges, fees, payment plans, and account adjustments.
• Manage the posting and reconciliation of student payments, ensuring transactions are accurately reflected in student accounts.
• Calculate and process student refunds in accordance with applicable institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for student account inquiries, explaining tuition balances, payment obligations, billing discrepancies, and refund calculations.
• Monitor outstanding student balances and assist with collection efforts and follow-up on past-due accounts.
• Maintain accurate student financial records and ensure timely updates to account activity.
• Work closely with admissions, financial aid, and other school personnel to resolve student billing and payment discrepancies.
• Reconcile student accounts and accounts receivable balances to the general ledger, researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Develop and improve billing, payment posting, refund, and reconciliation procedures to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Partner with the Controller to strengthen internal controls and standardize financial processes.
• Assist with the transition toward more standardized systems and processes as the organization integrates additional educational institutions.
• Help identify opportunities to streamline student account administration and support the organization's continued growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in bursar operations, student accounting, higher education finance, accounts receivable, or a related field.
• Prior experience working within a college, university, vocational school, or other educational institution strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements and work independently in a smaller organization.

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