Bursar Operations Accountant: Reconciliation & Reporting Pro

Southern University Shreveport, Inc; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bursar Operations Accountant at Southern University System supports financial operations by reconciling student accounts receivable, cashiering receipts, and payments with the general ledger and bank records. The role investigates discrepancies, prepares journal entries, and produces reports to aid decision-making while ensuring policy compliance.

Responsibilities include reconciliations, month-end closings, financial reporting, tax data review, internal controls, and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with accounting coursework.
• Minimum of two years of professional accounting or financial reconciliation experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform reconciliations of student accounts receivable to the general ledger.
• Prepare journal entries and adjustments for close processes.
• Analyze AR aging, trends, and collection activity for management review.
• Assist with Form 1098-T data review and year-end reporting.
• Support internal controls, audit requests, and documentation.
• Provide backup support for cashiering and student accounts duties.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Argos

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Bursar Operations Accountant at Southern University System supports financial operations by reconciling student accounts receivable, cashiering receipts, and payments with the general ledger and bank records. The role investigates discrepancies, prepares journal entries, and produces reports to aid decision-making while ensuring policy compliance.

Responsibilities include reconciliations, month-end closings, financial reporting, tax data review, internal controls, and supporting audits.