Student Accountant

Student Accountant

 

The Art Institute of California-San Diego provides postsecondary career-oriented education for the creative arts. We are among a cadre of proprietary Art Colleges within the U.S. - one of Forbes' 200 Best Small Company's in America.  Our schools offer Bachelor and Associate degree programs in the design, media arts and technology and culinary fields. Professional faculty, industry-focused curriculum and industry related facilities and equipment keep our school at the forefront of art and technology.

 

Assist in all phases of the Student Accounting Office to achieve the common goal of accurate student account processing, maintaining accurate record keeping and the lowest accounts receivable possible; within the guidelines, policies and procedures of the school. Incumbent must assure that the EDMC philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

 

Key Job Elements:

1. Calculation of drop tuition and fee credit in accordance with school, and state agency policies; executing the adjustment to the student’s account and the resulting refund, if any, ensuring compliance with the EDMC refund distribution policy.

2. Check and balance payment plans with student account transaction histories for pending graduates, re-entry, in-school student refund processing. Approve students for financial clearance for registration, class starts and graduation; make recommendations for those students not qualifying for financial clearance.

3. Maintain school sponsored housing transaction, all aspects of deposit receipt, refund and account reconciliation.

4. Maintain weekly analysis of receivables based on the most recent month-end source receivables analysis. Assist in the quarterly account billing conversion to assure accurate status and classification.

5. Post student adjustments (when receiving checks from collection agency) process all adjustments as needed. Process admission cancel/adjustment forms and student NSF checks on a timely basis.

6. Post charges to student accounts on a monthly basis, provide student financial services information for incorporation into the financial plan.

7. Maintain front desk coverage and assist students making school payments and with related questions. Take daily bank deposits.

8. Other duties as assigned.

 

Job Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

Knowledge:

a) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred.

b) Three to five years of transactional accounting experience, preferably in a post-secondary institution.

Skills:

a) Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

b) Strong interpersonal skills with both faculty and student populations.

c) Superior organizational and problem resolution skills.

d) Strong basic computer software (MS Office) skills as well as exposure to more concentrated financial software programs.

 

Abilities:

a) Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental as they apply to the Student Accounting Office.

b) Ability to listen to customers (e.g. faculty, staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests

c) Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers and the general public.

d) Ability to interact effectively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments.

Application Process:

The Art Institute of California-San Diego

Attn:  Assistant Director of Human Resources

7650 Mission Valley Road

San Diego, CA 92108

 

Fax: 619-291-7307

E-Mail:  glee@aii.edu

 

 

Salary:  Mid $30,000’s

 

 

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