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Broward College

Senior Accountant, Student Financial Services

Broward College, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336


Job Profile SummaryThis position supports the operations of the College's Bursar’s Office. Works closely with the Bursar in developing and implementing operational procedures and administers compliance mandates for adherence to federal, state, and institutional policies and regulations. Under limited supervision, the purpose of this job is to perform complex accounting and analysis functions as assigned in the Bursar’s Office. Functions may include performing financial analysis, reconciliation, and data research utilizing knowledge of College's financial systems and industry standards as well as billing or payment of invoices, reimbursements, computations, processing, and verification of accounting entries. Responsible for reviewing and preparing financial reports, reconciliation of accounts, researching and resolving payment and refund issues regarding students and third-party customers. Provides training and guidance to other employees.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree required.

An equivalent combination of Higher Education experience and education may be considered.

Minimum Experience/Training:

Six years of directly related experience in Higher Education field of work required.

Essential Functions:

Daily - 15%: Responsible for the processing, reviewing for accuracy, contract compliance, tracking, invoicing, and posting of payments and/or journal entries for each term multi-million-dollar 3rd Parties student enrollments. Communicates with external financial operation managers for 3rd Parties Corporations/Agencies and other internal/external parties to manage receivables and payments.

Daily - 10%: Creates, analyzes, updates, and maintains reports relating to the 3rd Party Contracts, Student Drop Job, and Student Payments. Provides reports to management.

Daily - 10%: Performs detail reconciliation analysis of cash and student Credit & Collections reports for accuracy. Resolves any error that may occur.

Daily - 10%: Researches and responds to students’ and employees’ inquiries regarding 3rd party contract student enrollments/refunds and students’ credit payments/refunds.

Daily - 10%: Administers the College credit card web payments by setting up new merchant accounts; testing setup with various parties; reviewing, reconciling and correcting web payments daily, including releasing authorization hold due to processing errors and comparing receipt transactions to CyberSource activity; researching and responding to web credit card payment chargeback requests; providing customer support to credit card transaction inquiries and exceptional refund requests.

Daily - 5%: Reviews and approves customer deposits/payments in Workday.

Daily - 5%: Resolves escalated student and interdepartmental disputes, discrepancies, and complaints that may arise with students, faculty, staff, and outside agencies as they pertain to financial transactions.

Daily - 5%: Creates Ad Hoc Payment requests in Workday at various department requests.

Bi-weekly - 5%: Performs detail reconciliation analysis of credit card refunds. Researches and resolves any credit card refund rejects in CID.

Bi-weekly - 5%: Reviews, researches, and resolves any outstanding student fees due from 2020-1 to the current term.

Per Term - 5%: Set up each term functions – complete all 15 activities to allow the term to open for scheduling, tuition, payment due dates, contract coverages, drops and refunds.

Per Term - 5%: Creates student invoices for payments from 3rd party contracts.

Per Term - 5%: Prepares 3rd parties students' payments worksheet and posts wire transfer deposits/checks when received by the college. Reviews, researches, and submits student overpayments to Accounts Payable for refund processing.

Other - 5%: Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

In-depth functional knowledge and expertise in area of specialization and general knowledge of related areas in the College.

Ability to perform complex administrative analysis with only general supervision.

Strong diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent coordination and communication skills used appropriately to assist management in the decision-making of individuals and groups at all levels in the College.

Ability to plan and manage own workflow, priorities and results accomplishment.

Ability to exchange information and collaborate with colleagues within the College to resolve system and students’ concerns.

Ability to partner with others across the College and externally to exchange information, collaborate on projects, share resources, etc.

Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment.

Requires the ability to present and disseminate data to various levels.

Requires advanced knowledge of computerized systems and operating environments i.e. Microsoft Office Products and specialized computer systems.

Ability to interact and effectively communicate with a diverse employee and student population.

Competency:Respect for Others: Demonstrates respect for team members and constituents by valuing their contributions toward the goals of the work unit and the College. Maintains professionalism and contributes to a cohesive work environment.

Teamwork: Cooperates and collaborates with individuals & groups that supports the mission and values of the College. Works effectively with all individuals and contributes to a positive environment by working with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff and external constituents. Contributes to an inclusive, respectful, and empowering working environment that welcomes varying perspectives.

Flexibility & Adaptability: Adapts approaches as situations in the work environment changes. Supports change based on the environmental needs, emerging technologies, and system upgrades.

Technical Expertise: Effectively applies concepts, theories, methods, tools, techniques, and expertise in area of discipline (i.e. HR, Finance, Student Affairs, etc.).

Continuous Improvement & Learning: Actively develops one's own skills and explores opportunities for personal learning and continuous development within the job's functionality and in support of the goals and mission of department, division and the College.

Job TitleSenior Accountant, Student Financial Services

Position NumberP0090191

Job StatusFull time Temporary

DepartmentSIS Implementation Project

LocationCypress Creek Administrative Center

Pay Grade715

Salary$49,594 - $58,273 (Salary rate commensurate with education and experience)

Work ShiftFirst Shift

Work ScheduleMonday-Friday/Weekends/Varies

Hours Per Week37.5

Posting End DateOpen Until Filled

CommentsTo be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a resume are required.

Designated Essential PersonnelNo

FLSA StatusExempt

Position ClassificationProfessional Technical Staff (PTS)

Special Instructions to Applicant:For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to

jobs@broward.edu

or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.

Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification” section of the application.

Please refer to link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents:

Application Instructions .

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process.

Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Diversity and Inclusion are a priority at Broward College. Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.

For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.

Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at

nanders1@broward.edu .

DisclaimerThe intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

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