Finance and Student Accounts Specialist

General Job Brief TheFinance and Student Accounts Specialist is responsible for the daily activities to properly account for student finances, including creating and maintaining the Student Information System (SIS) for tuition and fees, recording charges and payments, drawing down and recording Financial Aid funding from G5.

The role also supports non-student AR transactions, including miscellaneous receivables, daily deposits, and assistance with monthly close and annual audits.

This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through the performance of its duties, including person-to-person mentorship and discipleship.

Typical Duties Student Accounts System Management Configure and maintain the Student Information System (SIS) to implement approved tuition, fee, and payment schedules.Update payment plans within the SIS, annuallyAssist with maintaining General Ledger mappings and account coding within the Student Information System in coordination with Finance leadership Accounting and Student Financial Process Prepare billing statements, as directedReview and apply cash student payments, Federal Aid, and outside scholarship payments; post per student account, as neededRefund overages to student/funder as incurred by application of Financial Aid funding per federal guidelines and HCM requirements, as neededCommunicate and coordinate across various departments Review systems and processes for efficiency; make suggestions for improvementsMaintain appropriate internal controls and segregation of duties in the processing of student and non-student financial transactionsMonitor delinquent student accounts and assist with collection efforts in accordance with University policies Accounts Receivable and Cash Management Record student and non-student AR transactions, including miscellaneous receivables and third-party billingsProcess daily deposits and apply paymentsReconcile credit card transactions from payment terminal and merchant accountsOther Accounts Receivable tasks as requested Reporting, Close and Compliance Prepare and provide Student Accounts Reports for interested parties, as neededPrepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for monthly and year-end financial close.Support annual audits by preparing required documentationPrepare and ensure the timely submission of IRS 1098-T Form; annuallyCoordinate with the Financial Aid Office to ensure accurate posting and reconciliation of federal, state, institutional, and outside financial aid Other Duties and Responsibilities Provide courteous and professional customer service to students, parents, faculty, and staff regarding student account inquiries while maintaining appropriate confidentialityMaintain the confidentiality of student financial records in accordance with FERPA and University policyCross-train wi...