Senior Bursar & Student Accounts Leader

Fayetteville State University; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayetteville State University seeks a capable Bursar to oversee cashiering, student accounts, and related fiscal operations. You will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of student billing, collections, and cash management, while guiding staff and aligning with university policies.

This role leads financial reporting, staff development, and coordination with the Treasurer/Bursar office to support educational goals and strong internal controls in a complex university environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university including twelve semester hours of accounting and knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and reporting, especially as related to student accounts, cash accounting, and collections procedures.
• Experience should include at least 2 years of accounting and/or management experience and working with computerized financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cashiering, student accounts, and related fiscal operations to ensure accuracy and timeliness of student billing, collections, and cash management.
• Provide strategic oversight, leadership, and training to staff while ensuring adherence to State of North Carolina and University policies, procedures, and cash management regulations.
• Lead financial reporting, auditing support, and development of internal controls within the Treasurer/Bursar office.
• Collaborate with university partners to support educational goals and maintain compliance with regulations.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Leadership/management

Education

Bachelor's degree with accounting coursework

Tools

Excel

Word

Banner/ERP systems

Job description

Fayetteville State University seeks a capable Bursar to oversee cashiering, student accounts, and related fiscal operations. You will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of student billing, collections, and cash management, while guiding staff and aligning with university policies.

This role leads financial reporting, staff development, and coordination with the Treasurer/Bursar office to support educational goals and strong internal controls in a complex university environment.