Student Finance Systems Analyst

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Germanna Community College is seeking a Student Financial Analyst to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and proper configuration of student financial transactions within the SIS and WES systems. The role emphasizes reconciliation, financial analysis, and reporting to support operational decisions.

This position is based at the Fredericksburg Area Campus with regular work at other Germanna locations to support Business Office operations and ensure consistent service delivery across the college.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, finance, business operations, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience performing reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business applications for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accuracy and integrity of student account records in SIS; ensure transactions and configurations are complete and supported.
• Processes, validates, and posts student and third-party payments in SIS.
• Performs reconciliations and financial analysis with AIS; resolves variances for accurate records.
• Configures student accounts in SIS (charges, payment plans, fee tables) and ensures compliance.
• Identifies and resolves discrepancies; develops queries and Excel tools for monitoring activity.
• Supports month-end/year-end close, audits, and internal controls; prepares documentation and schedules.
• Monitors delinquent accounts and handles collections per policy; documents actions.
• Collaborates across campuses to ensure consistent service delivery; provides on-site support as needed.

Skills

Accounting

Reconciliations

Analytical skills

Excel

Policy interpretation

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in accounting or related field

Professional certifications (CPA CGFM CMA) preferred

Tools

SIS

WES

AIS

Cardinal

Job description

Germanna Community College is seeking a Student Financial Analyst to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and proper configuration of student financial transactions within the SIS and WES systems. The role emphasizes reconciliation, financial analysis, and reporting to support operational decisions.

This position is based at the Fredericksburg Area Campus with regular work at other Germanna locations to support Business Office operations and ensure consistent service delivery across the college.