Texas Christian University · 16 hours ago
Senior Financial Assistant
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTexas Christian University is seeking a Senior Financial Assistant responsible for supporting the financial functions of the university. The role includes managing student loan programs, handling accounting and banking functions, and providing exceptional customer service to students and parents.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Manages all aspects of the student loan program including reconciling loan programs between ECSI and the PeopleSoft General Ledger, counseling students on various aspects of the loan programs (requirements, repayments, and other questions), assigning defaulted loans back to the loan program or Department of Education, and counseling students who are in default on their student loans
Collaborates monthly with the Nursing Department to discuss and advise on nursing loan programs
Handles day to day accounting and banking functions including but not limited to: Managing and printing banking reports, handing cashier reconciliation, completing bank deposits, handling billing set up, posting employee charges and advances, processing third-party payments, and processing tuition insurance claims
Supports customer service functions in the Student Financial Account office, including assistant to students and parents regarding 1098-Ts and managing the collection process
Maintains subsidiary accounts by reconciling balances and preparing journal entries for assigned areas
Maintains financial data by researching, collecting and keying data for student accounts
Ensures account accuracy by reconciling transactions; investigating and resolving discrepancies
Functions as liaison with other departments by communicating and resolving issues
Improves efficiency of operations by researching and developing improvements for the student accounts process
Ensures Financial Services Office reports requested from external departments are provided in a timely manner
Manages public relations by providing exceptional service to students and other customers in person, online, via telephone, and email when needed
Maintains historical records by preparing, sorting and filing documents
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED equivalent
5 years' of experience with basic accounting processes
Knowledge of basic research techniques
Knowledge of basic accounting processes
Knowledge of problem-solving techniques
Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations required to perform the job
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Knowledge of department specific software
Skill in some or all components of Microsoft Office
Skill in Microsoft Windows navigation
Ability to develop reports and extract information electronically
Ability to learn new software use in the Financial Services Office
Ability to analyze and summarize financial information
Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information
Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication
Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions
Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting
Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Company
Texas Christian University
TCU's Mission: To educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community.
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Deputy Chief Technology Officer
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Chief Information Security Officer
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