Bursar

Haverford College

8d • $96,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bursar is responsible for student billing, collections, and maintenance of student accounts; the reconciliation of related general ledger accounts; payment plan administration; functional maintenance of PeopleSoft Student Financials, Nelnet, Flywire integrations, and the Student Health Insurance Plan; participation in audits; and related activities.

Requirements

• Must have either:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 5 years of experience in a higher education student accounts management/Bursar position
• 5 years of supervisory experience
• OR:
• 10 years of experience in a higher education student accounts management/Bursar position
• 5 years of supervisory experience
• Knowledge of Federal Regulations with regards to Title IV aid
• Excellent teamwork and customer service skills
• Integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment
• Excellent communications skills, and the ability to work collegially with a wide range of co-workers
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of best practices in higher education student accounts
• Knowledge of Peoplesoft Student Financials and/or Workday Finance
• Ability to prioritize and multitask and to work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and student accounts processes and systems

Responsibilities

• Generate and post appropriate charges for Fall and Spring semester billing in coordination with the Registrar, Study Abroad, Financial Aid, Residence Life, and IITS
• Generate term bills and distribute monthly statements in Nelnet
• Resolve student account issues and regularly follow up to collect unpaid balances
• Maintain PeopleSoft billing tables, annual patch testing, and assist in the resolution of any integration or functional issues with PS Student Financials
• Complete reconciliation of financial aid, tuition, room, board revenue, and student receivable accounts via Account Certification and submission of journal entries in Workday
• Complete annual preparation of 1098-T forms
• Prepare appropriate schedules for the financial and A-133 audits (Bulk Proof, credit balances, revenue testing, A133)
• Supervise Assistant Manager of Student Accounts
• Maintain records of and submit invoices to scholarship agencies, 529 plans, employers, and VA/ROTC to receive grants, scholarships, and benefits
• Refund separated students, and process refunds by regulation for enrolled students
• For the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), coordinate the waiver process, post credits for SHIP assistance to high need students, and pay student insurance vendor after enrollment is reconciled
• Prepare small balance write off recommendations and post entries in PeopleSoft
• Maintain Student Accounts webpage to ensure policies and procedures are accurately presented
• Set up Nelnet payment plans and communicate regarding annual plan start and end dates
• Collaborate with IITS and the Student Group to resolve problems in the functioning and integration of PeopleSoft, Workday, and Nelnet systems
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day), affordable medical plans, Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and$1400 for families (no match required, available to employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan), and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees