College Bursar Assistant I

College Bursar Assistant I- FT
Harold Washington College

This is an exciting time in the history of City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), District 508, the largest community college system in Illinois and among the largest in the nation. CCC is reinventing its approach to student success with a nationally recognized initiative to ensure even greater student success and outcomes across the district. Consider being a part of CCC’s transformation and join the 5,800 faculty and staff who serve 70,000 students at seven campuses and six satellite sites city-wide.

Harold Washington College , located at 30 East Lake Street in Chicago's Loop, is a student-centered institution that empowers all members of its community through accessible and affordable academic advancement, career development and personal enrichment. At HWC, employees contribute to the success of our students while enjoying competitive compensation and outstanding benefits packages. Build your future at City Colleges of Chicago and ensure more students complete their curricula - college-ready, career-ready and prepared to pursue their life’s goals.

Primary Objective: Responsible for receiving and processing tuition payments at the cash terminal and assist with student inquiries regarding their accounts.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Receives, verifies, and processes cash deposits, tuition payments, and payments of other bills. Prepares the daily bank deposits for armor pick-up.
2. Prepares daily cash reports and log sheets for accounts payable.
3. Reviews, verifies, and processes vouchers, accepts and disburses funds in accordance with procedural guidelines.
4. Matches invoices to purchase orders and requests updates as needed. Reviews vendor accounts.
5. Prepares expense report as needed on vendor budgets and researches outstanding accounts. Contacts vendors for outstanding invoices, order updates and other inquiries.
6. Processes registration transactions and assists in student registration activities.
7. Processes third party transactions.
8. Balances daily cash transactions and cashes petty cash warrants.
9. ssists students with inquiries regarding their accounts. Reviews system to assess. Match exceptions and problem resolution.
10. Assists with data for preparing reports.
11. Assists in student registration activities.
12. Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence Standards.
13. Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associates Degree is required; supplemented by 2 years of cash handling and accurate record of cash balancing; or an equivalent combination of training or experience.
2. Good knowledge of basic accounting principles and techniques. Good knowledge of accounting and auditing terminology. Some knowledge of accounting software a plus.
3. Ability to prepare and maintain accounting records. Ability to write simple financial statements and reports. Ability to supervise work of student assistants.
4. Good organizational skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills required.

• • Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.