Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) · 1 week ago
Bursar/Accounts Receivable Clerk
Dyersburg, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$28K/yr - $34K/yr
2+ years expTennessee Board of Regents (TBR) is seeking a Bursar/Accounts Receivable Clerk to support the office of Student Financial Services at Dyersburg State Community College. The role involves performing general clerical and accounting duties related to accounts receivable, cash management, and student financial services, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Assist with monitoring and maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the student accounts receivable system through problem resolution and verification of student account balances and refunds; analyze student and non-student accounts; research and respond positively to related inquiries and complaints; assist with the collections process, research delinquencies, perform collections calls, prepare related collections paperwork; prepare paperwork to process third-party billings; code accounts as instructed and update the database timely
Serve as cash custodian, prepare cash boxes for home ball games, student group functions, theatre productions, and other campus activities as needed and perform reconciliation of such; prepare daily deposit; process paper and direct deposit disbursements daily or as needed and perform reconciliation of such
Process financial aid transactions; scan and verify pertinent documentation; keep apprised of changes in student status and react accordingly; inform students of changes and how such affects financial aid status or eligibility; represent Student Financial Services area during Open House, FAFSA Fever, or other such events; respond to related inquiries and complaints in a positive manner; maintain current knowledge of related federal, state, TBR and institutional regulations; assist with processing and reconciliation of student book vouchers
Prepare forms, reports, records, and correspondence; receive and respond to related mail, phone calls and other inquiries timely and positively; maintain contacts and reconcile discrepancies with external parties
Maintain physical and/or electronic documentation according to policy
Assist with reconciling accounts; post, balance and code data; prepare related records, logs and reports
Maintain and order supplies for Student Financial Services
Other duties as assigned by the Bursar
Qualification
Required
At least two years general office experience with data entry, bookkeeping, cashiering, customer service and/or technical experience
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, including on-line computer systems
Strong computer skills
Excellent verbal and written skills
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply DSCC policies and procedures
Ability to work independently and handle a variety of complicated assignments simultaneously
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Ability to be a team player
Ability to accurately process refunds, deductions and payments, invoices, vouchers and related forms and data
Ability to undertake analytical assignments requiring judgement and initiative
Ability to determine and take action to correct errors
High school diploma or equivalency required
Preferred
Associate Degree from a regionally accredited institution preferred
Experience in Higher Education or Government preferred
Accounts receivable or collections experience preferred
Benefits
Vacation and Sick Leave
14 paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement plans
Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants
Company
Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)
TBR - The College System of Tennessee is the state’s largest public higher education system, with 13 community colleges, 23 colleges of applied technology (TCATs) and the online TN eCampus serving approximately 170,000 students.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Diane Bonner, CAP
Administrative Professional to the CIO
Jon Calisi
Deputy Chief Information Officer
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