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College Bursar Assistant III

Employer
City Colleges of Chicago
Location
Illinois, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Nov 18, 2022


COLLEGE BURSAR ASSISTANT III
WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE


The Business Office of Wilbur Wright College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks a College Bursar Assistant III to be responsible for accurate accounting records for receipts and/or disbursements. This position applies accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting and other records and prepares financial, statistical, and/or technical reports.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Responsible for the same duties as the College Bursar Assistant II.
  • Posts transactions involving cash receipts, disbursements, and/or accounts payable and accounts receivable to ledger accounts.
  • Prepares trial balances and periodic summary statements to determine account balances; reconciles account balances with bank statements; assists in the analysis of routine accounts and in the preparation of financial reports.
  • Maintains general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts for students receiving financial aid through various grant or loan programs.
  • Maintains cost systems, allocating expenditures to accounts in accordance with established procedures.
  • Prepares summary sheets for use of supervisor or auditors in preparing comprehensive financial statements.
  • Audits and proofs accounting or other reports for clerical accuracy and compliance to departmental procedures.
  • Troubleshoots problems in student financial system.
  • Supervises lower level College Bursar Assistants and support staff.
  • Responds to student inquiries regarding the status of their financial aid grants or loans.
  • Assists in student registration activities.
  • Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Associate’s Degree and a minimum of six (6) accounting courses at the college level supplemented by four (4) to six (6) years of experience in general accounting work; or an equivalent combination of training or experience.
  • Knowledge of basic accounting principles and techniques; knowledge of accounting and auditing terminology and accounting software.
  • Ability to prepare and maintain accounting records and write simple financial statements and reports.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills required.
WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with option to work from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., if preferred

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within six (6) months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!


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