College Bursar Asst I

COLLEGE BURSAR ASST I

HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE

CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO

City Colleges of Chicago’s vision is to be recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity – empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city.  The community college system’s more than 3,500 faculty and staff serve more than 70,000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites.

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

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. Assists 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.

Salary Range:  Per 1708 Local Contract, Minimum $49,900.53 - $52,395.56

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 Health and Benefits - City Colleges of Chicago

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.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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

Thank you for your interest in CCC!

Approved by Classification & Compensation 10/23/08