EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job title: Bursar
Department: Business
Division: Financial and Facility Services
Reports to: Controller
Supervises: Business Office
Position type: Full-time
FLSA Status: Exempt
 

JOB PURPOSE:
To efficiently and effectively oversee the Business Office at Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC). Reconcile various bank accounts for the college on a monthly basis along with other duties assigned to the Bursar.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily overview of cash receipts, payments, and deposits processed by Business Office to verify accuracy and proper posting to accounts.
• Responsible for billing and departmental account accuracy. Ensure that billing is in alignment with college policies and procedures. Troubleshoot errors on student and department accounts.
• Create journal entry for interdepartmental charges to be credited to Bookstore account.
• Reconcile monthly bank reconciliations for all college accounts in an accurate and timely manner.
• Calculate Kansas Sales Tax for various college departments and pay monthly using a rigorous formula. Post amount of sales tax paid proportionately to department accounts in General Ledger.
• Process PELL, SEOG, Loans, and Work-study draw down from Department of Education weekly. Apply funds to appropriate account and create JE to transfer funds.
• Supervise employees in cash operations and Accounts Payable/Receivables while ensuring that proper controls and best practices are followed in the Business Office
• Perform Personnel functions (interviewing, evaluating, supervising and training) for the purpose of maintaining Business Office staffing, enhancing productivity in the Business Office and achieving objectives.
• Oversee and provide support for college credit card management and mobile credit card equipment. Calculate credit card income and expenses for Bookstore, Cosmetology, and Café.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration.
• Two (2) years’ experience in an accounting role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR EDUCATION:

• Experience working within the finance area in Higher Education.
• Proficiency with various computer software programs including Microsoft Office Suite and/or experience with a higher education ERP.

SALARY RANGE: $55,280-$69,100, actual salary will be commensurate with Education and Experience.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Must be able to work a variable schedule/hours to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin November 4, 2019; the position will be open until filled.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TO APPLY: Visit WWW.KCKCC.EDU and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

• Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application (do not reference resume) and attach the required transcripts for this position.
• Uploading unofficial copies is sufficient to complete the online application process; they must reflect the degree awarded and conferral date.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college screening committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required. Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled