Financial Management Analyst II

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

89d • $62,694 - $107,633

About The Position

This position is responsible for monitoring and executing accounting and analytical responsibilities for the Bursar’s Office and University Cashiering. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and performing a variety of complex duties associated with tuition payment revenue, payment trends, and student accounts receivable, to ensure the accuracy and collectability of student accounts. This position has a hybrid work schedule that includes both in-office and remote work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Three years’ experience in financial management, cost accounting or a field directly related to specialized area of assignment.
• Superior analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of internal controls in a cash handling environment.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Clear, tactful, and diplomatic communication manner.
• Excellent judgment and discretion in maintaining confidential information.
• Experience in working with PeopleSoft, SAP, or similar ERP process management software.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Access.

Nice To Haves

• CPA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and reconcile the student receivables general ledger accounts daily.
• Identify, assess, and address significant negative trends associated with receivable activity.
• Ensure discrepancies are researched and resolved on a timely basis.
• Provide monthly report reconciliations to management with appropriate recommendations for resolution.
• Review payment activity to document, analyze, and track payment trend data.
• Research and recommend changes to payment methods/options and implement on an as-needed basis.
• Monitor student payment cash transfers from wire and e-check service providers.
• Review activity in all general ledger accounts assigned to the Bursar’s Office daily.
• Ensure supporting schedules for monthly and quarterly reconciliations are accurately completed.
• Maintain integrity of student direct deposit authorization data in SAP.
• Coordinate with Schools, Payroll and Financial Aid Offices to ensure compliance with IRS regulations.
• Determine undeliverable credit balances on student accounts.
• Coordinate with Benefits Administration to process and award the Children’s Tuition Grant benefit.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of all Bursar’s Office and University Cashiering procedures.
• Review and approve monthly collection agency bill and process payment of agency fees.
• Provide direction and assist accounting specialist staff member with assigned tasks.
• Research and communicate posting instructions for student/departmental payments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs.
• Generous retirement benefits.
• Wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees