Position Vacancy Announcement

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Bursar is responsible for managing the business office and overseeing student accounts, non-student receivables, general collections, cash handling procedures, and preparation of receivables-related audit schedules.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Directs cashiering operations, including cash collections, check distribution, and credit card processing.
2. Analyzes accounts receivable subsidiary ledger for accuracy and reasonableness.
3. Coordinates preparation of receivables-related schedules for financial audits with the Controller/Director, Business Services.
4. Prepares daily bank deposits.
5. Directs College accounts receivable operations. Reviews and approves accounts receivable aging reports and collection actions.
6. Prepares reports of un-collectible accounts and analyzes outstanding receivables to determine accounts to write off and amount to include in Allowance for Bad Debt account.
7. Prepares co-op and charge back enrollment reports.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Develops and maintains proper budgeting, fiscal and personnel resources, report preparation, and management within the assigned area.
2. Performs professional and administrative duties assigned, as appropriate, by the Controller/Director, Business Services in addition to the delineated responsibilities.
3. Prepares and enters adjusting journal entries as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree and three to five years of related experience.
2. Accounting coursework or equivalent experience.
3. Demonstrated ability to use computerized accounting systems and spreadsheets.
4. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
5. Two years of supervisory experience.
6. Demonstrated managerial and analytical abilities.
7. Proficiency with MS Excel.
8. Familiarity with GASB, FASB, AICPA, and NACUBO accounting pronouncements related to accounts receivable and cash management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Five years experience in cash management and student receivables management.

TO APPLY:

Please e-mail your letter of interest addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications, résumé, and unofficial transcripts to: humanresources@prairiestate.edu.

You will receive an electronic response confirming receipt of your submission. Due to the high volume of résumés we receive, we are only able to contact those candidates meeting our specific hiring needs. Candidate review begins immediately. For optimal consideration please submit application materials by: March 11, 2010. This position remains open until filled.

VIA MAIL:

Office of Human Resources, Room 2402
Prairie State College
202 S. Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, Il 60411