Student Accounts Director
🔍 Georgia - Dekalb - Clarkston
The Student Accounts Director is responsible for overseeing the collection and recording of all college funds for student accounts as well as departmental revenues to ensure accurate financial reporting.
MAJOR DUTIES:
- Performs successful management of billing, cash handling and accuracy in both the Banner Student Financial System and the translation of revenue into the PeopleSoft financials general ledger accounting system.
- Provides leadership, training and guidance for the student accounts office staff to achieve excellent customer service for students, parents and internal/external customers.
- Coordinates the disbursement of student refunds in accordance with US Department of Education guidelines.
- Directs the operations of the student accounts office and maintains effective policies and procedures to assure the accountability and security of all college cash transactions and student financial records.
- Monitors Nelnet online payment system installment payment plan available to students.
- Responsible for overseeing student delinquent accounts collections. Manages all student related third-party invoicing related to the collection processes. This includes submitting outstanding delinquent accounts to the State Accounting Office placing the account for write-off.
- In conjunction with the Financial Aid Office, assure all disbursements of federal funds are in compliance with the US Department of Education Federal regulations. Maintains procedures for efficient processing of student refunds and to assure continuing compliance with federal regulations.
- Responsible for generating, reviewing and annually filing federal 1098T Tuition Statements with the IRS.
- Supervises, mentors and trains employees to assure competent, efficient and professional staff with customer service skills to collect student accounts receivable.
- Oversees the maintenance of student accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and college policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Ability to provide effective leadership while conducting multiple complex assignments in an environment that is always challenging is essential. Maintaining professionalism, proficiency and composure is expected.
- Ability to manage tasks effectively in an often-fast paced work environment with heavy focus on proficiency, accuracy and quality customer service.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff and the public.
- Ability to prioritize, organize, delegate and effectively complete assigned duties and responsibilities to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all phases and processes related to a student's enrollment, from admission application to graduation, in order to maximize customer service efficiency.
- Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and methods and terms, preferably with an emphasis on higher education accounting.
- Exercises detailed knowledge and sound judgment to assure ongoing compliance with legal, policy and procedural standards established at Federal
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, public administration or a closely related field *and* Three (3) years full-time work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance or a closely related field. Five years of progressively responsible experience including supervisory duties in the area of cash collections and customer service. Post-secondary education work history.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The salary range is $65,000- $70,000 for this position and is determined by education, experience, and other qualifications. This is a full-time position with paid state holidays, accrued annual and sick leave and the State of Georgia Health and Flexible Benefits Program.
All applicants must apply through our website at www.gptc.edu
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