College Bursar Assistant III

COLLEGE BURSAR ASSISTANT III
TRUMAN COLLEGE

Truman College is looking for a College Bursar Assistant III to work in our Business Office. This person will be responsible for accurate accounting records for receipts and/or disbursements within a college department or administrative office. Applies accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting and other records, and preparing 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 conformance 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:

• Associates Degree and a minimum of 6 accounting courses at the college level; supplemented by 4-6 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.

This position is represented by the Local 1708 Union.

Salary Range: $63,428.91 - $66,600.35.

Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as other factors such as internal equity. Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.  

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 CCC!