Student Accounts Manager
Job Location:
Delaware, OH - USA
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Job Summary
Ohio Wesleyan Universityis seeking a collaborative service-oriented accounting professional to serve as its Student Accounts Manager. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine accounting expertise operational leadership and student engagement to support student success and the Universitys mission.
The Student Accounts Manager leads the Universitys student accounts operations including billing cashiering collections account reconciliation regulatory compliance and student financial communications. The position also partners across campus to promote financial literacy assist students and families in understanding their financial responsibilities and support institutional retention efforts by helping students overcome financial barriers to enrollment and persistence.
As the Universitys Student Accounts Manager you will:
- Manage all aspects of student billing payment processing cashiering collections and student account operations.
- Ensure the accurate assessment of tuition fees payments refunds and account reconciliations.
- Develop and deliver financial literacy resources and educational programming that support informed financial decision-making.
- Provide financial counseling and payment guidance to students and families while supporting student retention and persistence initiatives.
- Oversee cashiering operations collection processes third-party billing and relationships with external payment and collection vendors.
- Serve as the functional administrator for the Universitys student accounts system (PowerCampus Student Accounts).
- Develop implement and maintain internal controls policies and procedures that promote financial accuracy compliance and operational efficiency.
- Partner with Financial Aid Enrollment Management Student Success Residential Life the Registrar Information Services and other campus departments to provide exceptional service to students and families.
- Administer IRS Form 1098-T reporting and ensure compliance with applicable federal state and institutional regulations.
- Assist with month-end reconciliations year-end close activities and annual audit preparation.
- Supervise Student Accounts staff fostering accountability continuous improvement and outstanding customer service.
Were seeking a professional who enjoys solving complex financial challenges while building strong relationships with students families and campus partners.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience inStudent Accounts or Bursar operations accounts receivable student accounts or a related financial operations role within higher education.
- Strong customer service communication and interpersonal skills.
- Bachelors degree.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Experience in one or more of the following is strongly preferred:
- Financial counseling or financial literacy programming.
- Student retention or student success initiatives.
- IRS Form 1098-T reporting and FERPA compliance.
- Cashiering accounts receivable and collectionsexperience.
- PowerCampus (Ellucian) Microsoft Dynamics GP Flywire Nelnet ePayment or similar enterprise systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP INDEX/MATCH and data analysis.
- Process improvement workflow automation and operational efficiency initiatives and reporting.
- Supervisory experience and staff development.
Successful candidates will also demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities sound judgment exceptional organizational skills and the ability to communicate financial information effectively to students families and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Completed applications will include:
1) Cover Letter
2) Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3) The names titles and contact information for three professional references.
Please e-mail application materials to:
NOTE: Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Why Ohio Wesleyan
Ohio Wesleyan University is committed to providing a welcoming inclusive and student-centered environment where employees make a meaningful impact every day. As Student Accounts Manager youll play an important role in helping students successfully navigate the financial aspects of their education while ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the Universitys student financial operations.
If youre an accounting professional who values collaboration continuous improvement exceptional customer service and supporting student success we encourage you to apply and become part of the Ohio Wesleyan community.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Recognized in "Colleges That Change Lives," Ohio Wesleyan was founded in 1842 with a commitment to liberal arts education, diversity, and service. Students come from across the US and more than 25 countries. Every student has guaranteed opportunities for mentored research, travel, and ... View more
