Bursar Operations Manager 998048

SCHOOL: Xavier University

LEVEL OF EDUCATION DESIRED: College or University

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Xavier University’s Office of the Bursar is seeking a Bursar Operations Manager to be a supportive force to our team and processes. The ideal person for the job will be a problem solver with excellent communication skills and impeccable attention to detail. The ability to multitask, manage complex financial data, and a collaborative approach to implementing operational changes will be essential to the position.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Perform assessment of tuition and fees through various rates and detail codes, ensuring timely and accurate invoices are delivered

• Document new process and improvements within the department’s operating procedures

• Maintain set up of e-Payment options, installment plans, departmental deposits, and related processing of cashiering sessions

• Provide administrative support to the Bursar, including supervision of Student Account Specialist roles

• Offer operational support during times of increased volume to assist with phone and email coverage

• Responsible for key aspects of the Bursar’s Office, including technology, website maintenance, communication plans, as well as any recommendations on technology-based solutions for new time-saving processes

• Maintain workflow by analyzing and refining standard operation procedures, such as scheduling, communications, budget administration, purchasing, etc.

HOW TO APPLY:

Review of applications will start on 2/19/24. Applications accepted until the position closes at the University's discretion. For details and to apply: https://jobs.silkroad.com/Xavier/apply/jobs/3182 (not email address).

Accountant, Grants Accounting

SCHOOL: Ohio University

LEVEL OF EDUCATION DESIRED: College or University

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This Position is responsible for the post-awards accounting within the Finance department. Accountable for sponsor financial reporting and invoicing, in accordance with federal/sponsor requirements. Provides support for faculty and staff within campus departments, financial reconciliations, award setup, daily/month-end interfaces, and process improvement.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Award Management: Proactively complete complex financial reporting and invoicing for sponsors. Complies data and works closely with departments within Finance and University wide to resolve issues with accounts to prepare timely often specialized financial reporting. Ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor policies and regulations when completing sponsor financial reports, review of proposal budgets and interactions with faculty and staff

• Reconciliations: Performs Monthly reconciliations for validation of data to ensure restricted expenditures are correctly accounted for on grant projects. This entails completing processes using various financial systems to obtain data and complete reconciliations timely and accurately.

• Data Analysis: Compiles data and completes accounting entries to resolve accounting discrepancies, close projects, posts interest and completes interim and yearend accounting entries. Analyzes current accounting processes and internal controls to provide recommendations for process improvement to management. Ensures that University policy, sponsor guidelines, OMB Circulars, and Cost Accounting Standards governing grants are met.

• Award Set-up: Responsible for award set up/budget revisions/increments and supplemental notifications in the financial management system. Run and resolve issues with processes/systems and determine cause/solution through completion of daily job processes for restricted and University endowed accounts to allow for transactions to correctly post to projects.

The expectations for a successful candidate will be:

• Must have experience interpreting federal and state regulations. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Experience using automated general ledger/accounting systems.

• Strong written and verbal communicator with the ability to explain complex requirements/regulations to non-finance staff.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Should have experience in invoicing and financial reporting of sponsored awards. Position will be required to interpret and analyze complex accounting, federal and contract regulations, and clauses.

• Effectively meet externally imposed deadlines.

• Must have demonstrated experience working in teams.

• Advanced proficiency with Excel required.

• Must be proficient in various tools to import, export and format data in the creation of financial analysis, invoicing, and reporting.

HOW TO APPLY:

To fully be considered, please apply at the following link on or before 1/1/24, https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/48453