Director, Student Accounts

Director, Student AccountsEverest College - San Bernardino, CAREQ#: 07-0846General Duties: This position is responsible for oversight and management of business office operations to include account transactions, posting of cash receipts, disbursement processing, bookstore operations, AR management and collections in accordance with Federal/State regulations and Company policies and procedures. Train, develop, and evaluate campus business office staff to ensure work is performed accurately and efficiently. This position serves as a liason between students, Campus Support Center and third party agencies/vendors. Requirements: Manage AR levels in accordance with established company profitability goals and objectives. Track and monitor accounts receivable process utilizing campus AR reports and operating systems. Process disbursements and refunds in accordance with State/Federal regulations, accreditation standards, and Company policies and procedures to ensure proper processing of all external funds (to include Federal/State). Direct internal controls for cash management to ensure appropriate cash flow levels. Monitor all business related financial transactions to ensure timely and accurate postings and recordkeeping. Ensure timely completion of student status changes Monitor campus collection activities of outstanding student accounts to ensure timely recovery of payments and maintain appropriate accounts receivable levels. Monitor institutional loan programs and direct bill programs for timely billing and payments. Maintain campus bad debt results within established budgetary goals and objectives. Perform daily bank deposits, reconcile cash receipts and complete cash receipts journal for weekly submission to the Campus Support Center as required. Advise students of their financial obligation, the institutions financial options, and financial policies and procedures as related to their educational expenses. Ensure completion of all financial forms, installment notes and disclosure statements related to student financing and credit terms. Implement, monitor, and enforce corporate financial policies and procedures. Communicate updates of accounting, financial aid and collection policies and procedures through department meetings. Assist in the coordination of the institution?s response to any internal/external audits related to business office operations. Prepares documentation requirements to meet compliance audit standards. Compile, prepare and analyze monthly reports in support of Student Finance Operations. Provide ongoing financial analysis of current operations in order to make strategic/budget recommendations to local or regional administration. Provide customer service and answer to student inquiries. Participate as an active member of the institution?s Management Team and ensure active communication and cohesive working relationship with all other departments. Process personnel actions, to include interview, hire, performance evaluations, and termination. Train and develop assigned personnel in performing highly structured work with extensive standard operating procedures. Encourages professional growth and fosters cooperation amongst staff members and departments. Attend all applicable training workshops to remain current on company policies and procedures. Ensure that assigned personnel attend business related trainings. May manage campus accounts payable functions in accordance with company policies and procedures. May monitor and control purchasing of supplies, including text books, in order to maintain necessary inventory within budget parameters. May oversee Bookstore Operations including submission of quarterly bookstore inventory to the Campus Support Center. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Requirements: Requires a bachelors degree and three to five years experience in managing an accounting or accounts receivable function, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires three to five years experience in managing a staff to effectively impact financial operations and meet corporate financial objectives. Must have the ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats to perform all functions related to this position. Must have working knowledge of business operating systems (to include Microsoft Office). Must have the ability to analyze and interpret financial data/reports in order to make recommendations regarding campus performance. Must have the ability to effectively organize and establish priorities Must be highly motivated and a team player. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package including a comprehensive healthcare program and a 401k plan.Qualified candidates ONLY - apply online for consideration and the potential opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company.Apply Now Copyright ©2007 CCi- Corithinian Colleges, Inc. All rights reserved.