Senior College Bursar Assistant — Ledger & Financial Aid

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

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