What We're Looking For
We are looking for a candidate with significant experience and expertise in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, placing a strong emphasis on reconciling financial data within student accounts. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of ensuring data integrity, demonstrating a sense of urgency, and possessing proactive problem-solving skills.
Additional Qualifications
- Experience in configuring and maintaining student accounting and billing systems.
- Ability to investigate variances and address discrepancies in financial activity.
- A commitment to enhancing departmental efficiency and contributing to a seamless student experience.
A Bachelor’s degree, two years of relevant experience, and an active Christian faith are required. Five years of experience is preferred.
Additional experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
A hybrid work arrangement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.
What You Will Do
Accounting and Reconciling
- Perform daily balancing of the University Receivable transactions that are initiated on student accounts from various sources presented either by a manual or automated process in order to maintain the integrity of the accounts receivable of the university
- Foster close collaboration with the Central Finance and Budget teams to investigate and analyze variances in financial activity, providing valuable insights and proactive recommendations for swift resolution.
- Conduct detailed reconciliations across various subledger systems and the general ledger, encompassing critical areas such as loan repayments, meal plan/dining dollars, Follett Bookstore fees, collection agency payments, and athletics department allocations.
- Responsible for communication with auditors and preparation of audit reports
- Responsible for monthly auditing of various reports, including collection agencies and loan portfolios
- Perform comprehensive reconciliations between the general ledger and actual student account activity in the student system, ensuring utmost accuracy and integrity of financial data.
- Regularly prepare and reconcile journal entries for all student accounts-related activities, meticulously documenting transactions in compliance with accounting principles.
- Responsible for oversight and review of stale refunds and cancel/reissue check processes within the financial system, including oversight of Title IV compliance
Technical and Report Writing
- Create and maintain student detail codes ensuring account numbers are accurate and feeding to correct subledger accounts
- Ability to write reports need for accurate reconciliation between student system and subledger
- Showcase advanced Excel skills to effectively manipulate, analyze, and present financial data, contributing to accurate and insightful reports for decision-making purposes.
- Collaborate closely with the IT team to automate operations and efficiently post data to both Banner Production and Test environments, ensuring accurate and timely updates to critical systems
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission.
- Ability to comply with university policies.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
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Degree Level : Bachelor