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NEOGOV · 3 days ago

Bursar Specialist

St. George 84770, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$40K/yr - $43K/yr

2+ years exp

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing public institution of higher education committed to exceptional student learning and success. The Bursar Specialist will work within the business office to ensure cashier and student receivables matters are addressed professionally, performing a variety of accounting and cashiering operations.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serves as a primary informational source for the Cashier's Office by providing exceptional customer service using professional verbal and written communication skills when addressing inquiries in person, by telephone, email, and mail

Responds to a variety of inquiries regarding general institutional, event ticketing, student account, debt resolution, and refund status questions and directs inquirer to supervisors or other department(s) when appropriate while minimizing the number of times an inquirer is transferred from person to person, or from office to office unnecessarily

Prepares bank deposits and manifests and ensure they are ready and complete for pickup for armored car transport to the bank

Plans cashier, auxiliary, and department daily cash needs and coordinate cash needs with the bank

Serves as a frontline cashier as needed and assists other cashiers with common cashiering duties including verifying and recording deposits, recording and receipting payments, preparing and maintaining daily cash balances, and updating student accounts when appropriate

Counsels and advises students and parents regarding tuition payment plans, charges and fees, and financial deadlines

Assists in-house collection activities by assisting students, University departments and the public with payments of tuition, past-due accounts, and other accounts receivable

Oversees web departmental deposits template setup and maintenance

Maintains Frequently Asked Questions on University website for cashiering functions

Trains new cashier staff, work-study students, and other campus staff on cashier’s office policies and procedures including depositing and cash handling practices

Assist in updating publications, standardized letters, manuals, and forms used in student billing administration

Assist with reconciliations, analysis, and reporting when needed

Assist patrons purchasing event tickets

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Bookkeeping experienceCashiering experienceMicrosoft OfficeBanner softwareAnalytical skillsCustomer serviceCommunication skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Associate's degree, or vocational/technical school degree, required. A combination of college coursework and experience may also be considered

At least two years of related bookkeeping and/or cashiering experience required

Ability to concentrate on details of projects, multitask during numerous interruptions by telephone or walk-in inquirers

Knowledge of general office practices and procedures, principles and practices of bookkeeping and accounting

Good working knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Desktop Publishing, Internet, basic website design/maintenance, and email

Ability to maintain financial records and preparing routine financial reports and forms

Ability to communicate effectively, including very strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to offer a welcoming, respectful, and safe environment to all groups

Preferred

Experience working within higher education

Knowledge of University operating systems such as Banner, Argos, EMS software, etc

Working knowledge of Banner Student and Banner Finance programs

Benefits

Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals.

14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;

Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;

Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;

Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;

Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;

Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.