Student Finance Associate

Posting Details

Position Information

Requisition Number AS750P Job Title Student Finance Associate Pay Rate $26.49 - $29.14 hourly Position Type Support Position Summary

Position Summary:

This position supports the Student Finance Office and the operation of the Finance team. The

Student Finance Associate assists the Executive Director, Student Finance/Bursar as the

primary contact for students, parents, staff, and other involved parties relating to student

tuition and fees for academic enrollment. The Student Finance Associate accurately

receipts payments, reconciles daily cash, check, and credit card transactions, invoices external

organizations for tuition and fees, analyzes variances on accounts, and performs monthly

account reconciliations. This position will use varying styles and approaches that reflect an

understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following are the functions essential to performing this job:

1.Provide a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment to credit students

regarding payment options, payment deadlines, and third party billing.

2.Assist credit students with setting up refund preferences, payment plan options, and

applying eligible discounts.

3.Accurately receipt all forms of payment for organizations, students and internal departments.

4.Analyze a variety of student accounts including financial aid, scholarships,

payment plans, waivers, third party billings, and past due balances.

5.Ensure appropriate charges, accurate accounting codes, and verify cash/check totals.

6.Reconcile and balance daily payment transactions and prepare daily bank deposit.

7.Disburse petty cash funds to employees and verify documentation is provided

8.Defer student tuition to third party contracts, prepare invoices timely,

reconcile third party accounts monthly based on assignment.

9.Assist with reviewing and processing financial aid, credit card and cash/check refunds.

10. Pursue collections with past due balances on assigned third party accounts.

11. Prepare and reconcile state reporting for bi-annual filing.

12. Assist with review of 1098-T tax reporting.

13. Scan and link all required documents into Perceptive Content daily for record keeping.

14. Generate weekly billings, assess late fees, and process payments for the Carl &

NormaMiller Children's Center.

15. Reconcile assigned monthly accounting schedules.

16. Record daily revenue from Auxiliary Services to financial system

17. Comply with the Family Educations Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) as related

to Student Finance.

18. Perform data analysis, assist with reporting, and other functions as requested to

Support the Finance team objectives.

19. Update new term information on website and in financial system.

20. Reconcile retiree/COBRA payments monthly and assist Human Resources with

billing.

21. Work cooperatively with internal departments to maintain enrollment, assist

students, and enhance student navigation on campus.

22. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

1.Associate Degree

2.One (1) year of experience in a financial/accounting position.

3.Two (2) years of experience in a customer service position.

Desired Qualifications

1.College course work in accounting or finance.

2.Experience analyzing and reconciling financial transactions.

3.Experience maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

4.Experience with ERP systems, such as PeopleSoft, and ability to create reports.

5.Experience with MS Office Suite software.

6.Excellent communication skills.

7.Experience with cash handling.

Work Schedule

8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday

Full/Part Time Full Time Telework Eligible? Yes Essential Personnel? No

Posting Detail Information

Job Posted Date 06/03/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes For Best Consideration 06/17/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. Cover letters may be addressed to the Search Committee and should briefly address your qualifications as related to the requirements of this position.

For best consideration, applications should be received by June 17, 2024. Review of applications after this date is not guaranteed.

FCC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical insurance, dental and vision plans, waiver of FCC tuition for employee and eligible dependents, tuition reimbursement, generous leave benefits, retirement plans, and more! Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

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