Supervision Exercised:

Supervises the Accounts Payable Associate.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages the overall operations of student financial services, billing and receivables, and cashiering functions of the university.
• Prepares daily Institutional deposit and accurately posts funds throughout ledger.
• Provides direction and leadership in financial management, department budget preparation and fiscal management; ensures compliance with university, state, and federal regulations and standard accounting procedures.
• Process the Parent Plus Loans given by Financial Aid prior to student refunds being processed as well as other financial aid.
• Reviews, approves and reconciles the application of approved financial aid and financial aid refund direct deposits.
• Set up the daily process which accurately determines the student’s bill.
• Supervises staff in the resolution of accounts receivable issues. Reviews analyses of students’ account activity. Reviews and posts adjustments as necessary; calculates and writes entry for allowance for doubtful accounts.
• Directs the monthly accounts receivable closing and ensures distribution of statements and reports.
• Responsible for working with the collection agency on depositing checks and/or preparing requisitions as appropriate for each month. 
• Reconciles monthly bank statements.
• Communicates with various vendors, contractors and service providers to address billing concerns, resolve discrepancies, and for general account management. 
• Assists with generation of invoices and checks and direct deposits for payment in a timely manner.
• Preparation of annual 1098’s and 1099’s.
• Assists students/parents with navigating the student portal for online payments during student orientations. 
• Maintains and trains on Touch Net Student Payment system and Market Place Fundraising system for Student Organizations or Departments.
• Interacts with external auditors, participates in auditing projects, or provides information and access to accounting records as required.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Controller.