New College of Florida
Assistant Vice President, Student Accounts
New College of Florida, Sarasota, Florida, United States, 34243
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New College of Florida The Assistant Vice President, Student Accounts is responsible for developing and implementing financial systems and procedures that support the finance and accounting operations of the College. Overview
The Assistant Vice President, Student Accounts is responsible for developing and implementing financial systems and procedures that support the finance and accounting operations of the College. Responsibilities
Collaborates with the College Controller in planning, organizing, and directing fiscal and accounting functions of the College. Provides leadership to enhance and implement current systems to comply with best practices and GAAP standards. Acts as the College Controller in his/her absence or as delegated and supervises the daily operations of the finance and accounting functional areas, specifically student accounts and general office administration. Ensures the department and College goals and objectives are communicated and attained. Provides timely and accurate filing of federal tax returns as relates to students (1098-T, 1042-S, and 8233) and is responsible for the integration and maintenance of online payment, international student records, and parking systems. Serves as back-up for supervision, management, and operations of all offices within the Finance Office focusing on students. Coordinates the collection efforts for both student and non-student receivables and performs weekly accounts receivable reconciliation, transfers, and journal entries. Stays abreast of higher education issues of importance to the State University System and accounting standards (GAAP, GASB, SAS) relevant to the Colleges financial operations. This position is identified as Essential during emergencies and may require additional hours before and after emergency situations occur. Qualifications
Initiates, recommends, and implements policies and procedures on accounting matters to the Colleges Associate VP Finance/Controller and the Vice President for Finance & Administration, ensuring alignment with the mission, goals, and objectives and compliance with federal and State laws, rules and regulations and generally accepted accounting practices. Interprets, executes, and communicates Federal and State laws, Department of Education, Board of Governors, GASB, GAAP, SAS, and College rules, policies, and procedures governing fiscal operations. Maintains sound internal controls and pertinent accounting records; provides administrative support to Finance & Administration; addresses student A/R issues and coordinates collection of past due student accounts with collection agencies; ensures accuracy and processing of student financial refunds; files the annual 1098-T and 1042-S. Trains College and department personnel on the Finance module of the ERP and online payment systems; sets up and develops College e-markets and ERP detail codes in conjunction with the Associate VP Finance/Controller and requesting departments. Direct supervision of the Bursar and Assistant Bursar positions. Knowledge of accounts receivable and collection principles; knowledge of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Florida Statute 1009.95; knowledge of Title IV Federal student financial aid; knowledge of FERPA. Knowledge of effective supervisory and management principles; skill in the use of a personal computer and multiple software applications; skill in assessing situations and problem solving. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others. Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements and reports; ability to analyze and interpret accounting data; ability to research, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to an accounting program. Ability to work independently; ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; ability to exercise good judgment; ability to work with a wide variety of people from varied backgrounds. Ability to work through conceptual to actual functioning of a computer program via setup of multi-layer tables and products. This position supervises one Accounting Coordinator accounts payable. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience
Masters degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience; or a Bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience. Experience in Floridas Higher Education System and Ellucian Banner Finance software or other major ERP system, and Transact or other online payment gateway provider. Seniority level
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Assistant Vice President, Student Accounts
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New College of Florida The Assistant Vice President, Student Accounts is responsible for developing and implementing financial systems and procedures that support the finance and accounting operations of the College. Overview
The Assistant Vice President, Student Accounts is responsible for developing and implementing financial systems and procedures that support the finance and accounting operations of the College. Responsibilities
Collaborates with the College Controller in planning, organizing, and directing fiscal and accounting functions of the College. Provides leadership to enhance and implement current systems to comply with best practices and GAAP standards. Acts as the College Controller in his/her absence or as delegated and supervises the daily operations of the finance and accounting functional areas, specifically student accounts and general office administration. Ensures the department and College goals and objectives are communicated and attained. Provides timely and accurate filing of federal tax returns as relates to students (1098-T, 1042-S, and 8233) and is responsible for the integration and maintenance of online payment, international student records, and parking systems. Serves as back-up for supervision, management, and operations of all offices within the Finance Office focusing on students. Coordinates the collection efforts for both student and non-student receivables and performs weekly accounts receivable reconciliation, transfers, and journal entries. Stays abreast of higher education issues of importance to the State University System and accounting standards (GAAP, GASB, SAS) relevant to the Colleges financial operations. This position is identified as Essential during emergencies and may require additional hours before and after emergency situations occur. Qualifications
Initiates, recommends, and implements policies and procedures on accounting matters to the Colleges Associate VP Finance/Controller and the Vice President for Finance & Administration, ensuring alignment with the mission, goals, and objectives and compliance with federal and State laws, rules and regulations and generally accepted accounting practices. Interprets, executes, and communicates Federal and State laws, Department of Education, Board of Governors, GASB, GAAP, SAS, and College rules, policies, and procedures governing fiscal operations. Maintains sound internal controls and pertinent accounting records; provides administrative support to Finance & Administration; addresses student A/R issues and coordinates collection of past due student accounts with collection agencies; ensures accuracy and processing of student financial refunds; files the annual 1098-T and 1042-S. Trains College and department personnel on the Finance module of the ERP and online payment systems; sets up and develops College e-markets and ERP detail codes in conjunction with the Associate VP Finance/Controller and requesting departments. Direct supervision of the Bursar and Assistant Bursar positions. Knowledge of accounts receivable and collection principles; knowledge of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Florida Statute 1009.95; knowledge of Title IV Federal student financial aid; knowledge of FERPA. Knowledge of effective supervisory and management principles; skill in the use of a personal computer and multiple software applications; skill in assessing situations and problem solving. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others. Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements and reports; ability to analyze and interpret accounting data; ability to research, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to an accounting program. Ability to work independently; ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; ability to exercise good judgment; ability to work with a wide variety of people from varied backgrounds. Ability to work through conceptual to actual functioning of a computer program via setup of multi-layer tables and products. This position supervises one Accounting Coordinator accounts payable. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience
Masters degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience; or a Bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience. Experience in Floridas Higher Education System and Ellucian Banner Finance software or other major ERP system, and Transact or other online payment gateway provider. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries
Higher Education
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