Assistant Bursar - Accounts Receivable
- Employer
- University of West Georgia
- Location
- Carrollton, GA
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Business & Financial Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Just west of Atlanta, the University of West Georgia is a second home for more than 1,800 faculty and staff members dedicated to transforming lives and changing perspectives. With over 13,700 undergraduate and graduate students and nearly 90 programs of study, we’re a university of anything’s possible. We embrace diversity. We value community. We drive growth. We engage – as students, faculty and staff – and work collectively to be the best comprehensive university in America, sought after as the best place to work, learn and succeed.
Join our pack and get a front seat to history in the making. Special things happen when you Go West. Come see for yourself.
For more information about UWG, visit https://www.westga.edu/about-uwg/
Classification TitleAssistant BursarPosition TypeStaffDepartmentBursarPosition TitleAssistant Bursar - Accounts ReceivablePosition Number7745Pay Grade RangeNature of WorkThis position has responsibility for the accurate reflection of revenue and accounts receivable in the general ledger for approximately $50M. Leads a staff of four or more and indirect supervision of fifteen or more student account professionals. Analyze, plan and direct financial activities for institutional accounts receivable; review and prepare accurate financial information between the offices of Accounting and Bursar, as well as, other offices throughout the university. Ensures accurate reconciliation information between student system and financial system is completed. Reviews outstanding accounts receivable and directs additional action for collection. Makes recommendations to the Bursar for collection based upon analysis. Renders exceptional customer service to UWG students, parents, and institutional offices is expected. As part of the management team, this position supports the Bursar in the achievement of departmental goals and other work related activities.
Required QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business related field required. Must have 3 or more years work experience in work related field, along with three or more years supervisory experience for 2 or more full-time employees. Candidates must be able to express concepts clearly in conversations and interactions whether verbally or in business writing with students, parents, and administration. Must be capable to work with confidential information, analyze data, and make informed decisions. Expected to have knowledge of and the ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles, particularly governmental regulations. Must have the skill to analyze and interpret financial reports and supervise staff. Must be able to work independently and as a team. Must be able to deal with high volumes and be flexible in dealing with changing demands and deadlines. Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Attention to detail is essential. Must be capable of handling a variety of individuals and situations in a professional environment with a diplomatic and pleasant disposition.
Preferred QualificationsMaster’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or relatable field.
Previous experience with higher education in a business or financial aid office
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Ability to sit or stand for long periods using a computer keyboard and mouse. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Working outside normal business may be required during peak periods. Leave time must be coordinated around reporting and fee payment deadlines.
Does this position require any special certification/ license? If yes, please specify.noWork HoursNotice to ApplicantsPlease be advised that should you be recommended for a position, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy requires the completion of a background and credit check as a prior condition of employment.
It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to follow federal law in regards to affirmative action and equal opportunity. The University of West Georgia.s affirmative action program and related policies are developed in compliance with Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, as amended; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 503 & 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II) and their implementing regulations; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as it amends 38 U.S.C. 4212.
Posting Detail Information Posting NumberS01208PPosting Date07/11/2019Closing Date07/24/2019Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have experience supervising one or more if employees?
- Yes
- No
- * If you supervised employees, what is the largest number you supervised?
(Open Ended Question)
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Organization
The University of West Georgia is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. UWG enrolls more than 10,600 students, including an active international student population from more than 80 countries.
The university takes its mission of "Educational Excellence in a Personal Environment" seriously and is nationally recognized for the access to research opportunities and technology it provides to undergraduates. It has been named a Best Southeastern College by the Princeton Review for five years in a row and one of America's Best Value Colleges for 2007 and 2008.
UWG currently offers 109 programs of study, including 56 bachelor's and 40 master's and specialist degrees, two doctorates and 11 certificates, as well as Georgia's only Honors College. A third doctoral degree and a new master's degree have been approved by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. The Ed.D. in Professional Counseling and Supervision will begin in the summer of 2009, and a Masters in Arts in Criminology will begin in Fall 2008. Gifted high-school-age students can earn high school and college credit through the Advanced Academy of Georgia, one of only 15 U.S. residential college-early-entrance programs.
The Graduate School has one of the highest percentages of students enrolled in graduate classes in the University System. Undergraduates have nationally acclaimed access to research opportunities, and instruction is enhanced by faculty member research that is supported by more than $2.2 million in grants.
Only 50 miles west of Atlanta, Georgia, UWG offers a complete college experience featuring residence hall living, intercollegiate athletics and more than 100 student organizations on a beautiful, wooded 375-acre campus.
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