Staff Accountant/Student Accounts Manager

Cornell College invites applications for a full-time staff accountant/student accounts manager.

The manager performs the accounting, billing, and collection of the financial accounts and loans of current and former students.

The position also assists with reconciliations, reporting, and general ledger entries.

Duties & Responsibilities


* Responsible for student and miscellaneous account receivable billing and invoicing.


* Responds to inquiries in person, on the phone, and in writing.


* Analyzes and develops procedures for timely recording of account receivables.


* Responsible for reconciling student account receivables and student deposits with the general ledger.


* Prepares, reviews, and publishes accurate monthly student billing statements.


* Assists the controller with reviews, posts, and the reconciliation of financial assistance.


* In coordination with the customer service specialist, processes refund payments.


* Initiates contacts and correspondence regarding past-due student accounts.


* Applies charges to student and miscellaneous accounts as necessary.


* Supervises, trains, and jointly coordinates the scheduling of student workers.


* Responsible for 1098·T preparation and processing.


* Responsible for processing, collecting, and reporting on College loan programs.


* Monitor compliance with federal loan programs, state requirements, and general compliance for these programs including entrance and exit loan requirements.


* Responsible for oversight of CashNet software system for student payments and payment plans.


* Assists with posting, balancing, and reconciling outside scholarship accounts with student accounts and general ledger.


* Supervises the customer service specialist.


* Other duties as assigned.

About Cornell College  

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule.

This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning.

Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S.

and worldwide.

We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of three years of recent accounting or student accounts experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Skills


* Prior student account experience and/or willingness to become the subject matter expert


* Organizational and supervisory skills


* Knowled...