Business Office Accountant

POSITION: Business Office Accountant

HOURS/STATUS: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Market Business Office Director

START DATE: May 2024

LOCATION: Wisconsin Market

Unlock your full potential in the innovative and inclusive environment at Bryant & Stratton College. We are a career-focused, private, nonprofit college built differently to serve the needs of students, alumni, associates, employers, and the community. Founded in 1854, Bryant & Stratton College offers real-world education leading to bachelor's, associate's, and professional certificates after completion in the fields of healthcare, technology, legal, business, graphic design, and more.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous paid time off, 401K, and company-paid college tuition for associates and their families. Bryant & Stratton College is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer. Apply today!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process student account payments, post to account and deposit cash daily when needed.

• Provide monthly income statements to department managers.

• Create/maintain payment plans and prepare monthly invoices for current and former students.

• Assist with processing purchase order requisitions & Expense reports to ensure compliance with BSC policies & Procedures.

• Assist students with questions related to balances, Bank Mobile and Excess Loan Fund disbursements.

• Update site codes as needed and add fees to student accounts.

• Balance cash daily.

• Reconciles the expense trackers to the general ledger on a monthly basis.

• Prepare correspondence to current and former students.

• Assist with monthly p-card reconciliations.

• Assist with the oversight of Accounts Receivable.

• Develop a working knowledge of all student financial aid programs administered by the Financial Aid Office.

• Work well with other departments to achieve enrollment and retention goals.

• Ensure timely delivery of assistance and services given to students and associates.

• Perform duties in a manner that is congruent with the College's vision, standards and ethics.

• Perform other duties as assigned by your MBOD.

COMPETENCIES, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Business Administration degree with an Accounting Major is preferred.

• Detail oriented, strong initiative, superior customer service skills.

• Skills in prioritizing, organizing and problem solving.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and work with diverse groups.

• Must thrive on working in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment.

• Must possess a drive for excellence.

Application Process:

Submit cover letter and resume during electronic application process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sex/gender (including pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status) or any other legally protected characteristics ("protected characteristics"). Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.