College Bursar Assistant III

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan and welfare benefits

403(b) & 457(b) investment plans

Pension plan with SURS

Tuition reimbursement

Generous vacation/holiday/sick days

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago seeks a College Bursar Assistant III at Truman College to maintain accurate accounting records for receipts and disbursements within a college department. The role supports financial aid accounts, prepares financial reports, and collaborates with the business office to ensure proper accounting procedures.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree with accounting coursework and several years of accounting experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Associates Degree and a minimum of 6 accounting courses at the college level; supplemented by 4-6 years of experience in general accounting work; or an equivalent combination of training or experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and techniques; knowledge of accounting and auditing terminology and accounting software.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accounting records and write simple financial statements and reports.

Responsibilities

• Posts transactions involving cash receipts, disbursements, and/or accounts payable and accounts receivable to ledger accounts.
• Prepares trial balances and periodic summary statements to determine account balances; reconciles with bank statements; assists in financial report preparation.
• Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers for students receiving financial aid; supports cost systems and expense allocations.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial reporting

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Associate degree with 6 accounting courses

Job description

COLLEGE BURSAR ASSISTANT III

TRUMAN COLLEGE

Truman College is looking for a College Bursar Assistant III towork in our Business Office. This person will be responsible foraccurate accounting records for receipts and/or disbursementswithin a college department or administrative office. Appliesaccepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance ofaccounting and other records, and preparing financial, statistical,and/or technical reports.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the same duties as the College Bursar AssistantII.
• Posts transactions involving cash receipts, disbursements,and/or accounts payable and accounts receivable to ledgeraccounts.
• Prepares trial balances and periodic summary statements todetermine account balances; reconciles account balances with bankstatements; assists in the analysis of routine accounts and in thepreparation of financial reports.
• Maintains general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts forstudents receiving financial aid through various grant or loanprograms.
• Maintains cost systems, allocating expenditures to accounts inaccordance with established procedures.
• Prepares summary sheets for use of supervisor or auditors inpreparing comprehensive financial statements.
• Audits and proofs accounting or other reports for clericalaccuracy and conformance to departmental procedures.
• Troubleshoots problems in student financial system.
• Supervises lower level College Bursar Assistants and supportstaff.
• Responds to student inquiries regarding the status of theirfinancial aid grants or loans.
• Assists in student registration activities.
• Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree and a minimum of 6 accounting courses at thecollege level; supplemented by 4-6 years of experience in generalaccounting work; or an equivalent combination of training orexperience.

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and techniques;knowledge of accounting and auditing terminology and accountingsoftware.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accounting records and writesimple financial statements and reports.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.

This position is represented by the Local 1708 Union.

Salary Range: $63,428.91 - $66,600.35.

Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education,knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as other factors such asinternal equity. Benefits information is found athttps://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package andlong-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) &457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the StateUniversity Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation,holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For amore detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits pageof our website.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within6 months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative actionemployer.

Thank you for your interest in CCC!