City Colleges of Chicago hiring College Bursar Assistant III in Chicago, Illinois, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

COLLEGE BURSAR ASSISTANT IIIMALCOLM X COLLEGEMalcolm X College is seeking a College Bursar Assistant III for the Business Office. The is position is responsible for accurate accounting records for receipts and/or disbursem*nts within a college department or administrative office. Applies accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting and other records, and preparing financial, statistical, and/or technical reports.

The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values: accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for the same duties as the College Bursar Assistant II.
• Posts transactions involving cash receipts, disbursem*nts, and/or accounts payable and accounts receivable to ledger accounts.
• Prepares trial balances and periodic summary statements to determine account balances; reconciles account balances with bank statements; assists in the analysis of routine accounts and in the preparation of financial reports.
• Maintains general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts for students receiving financial aid through various grant or loan programs.
• Maintains cost systems, allocating expenditures to accounts in accordance with established procedures.
• Prepares summary sheets for use of supervisor or auditors in preparing comprehensive financial statements.
• Audits and proofs accounting or other reports for clerical accuracy and conformance to departmental procedures.
• Troubleshoots problems in student financial system.
• Supervises lower level College Bursar Assistants and support staff.
• Responds to student inquiries regarding the status of their financial aid grants or loans.
• Assists in student registration activities.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree and a minimum of 6 accounting courses at the college level; supplemented by 4-6 years of experience in general accounting work; or an equivalent combination of training or experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and techniques; knowledge of accounting and auditing terminology and accounting software.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accounting records and write simple financial statements and reports.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.

Malcolm X College is a Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner! The award is given by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching and leadership at community and technical colleges, and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, a leading academic publication.  

MXC was recognized for its best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities.

WE OFFER: Excellent health benefits at a low cost; Investment plans 403(b) & 457(b); SURS Retirement Plan; Generous vacation, holidays, personal and sick days; Tuition Reimbursem*nt and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. For a more detailed overview of benefits please visit our benefits page.

This position is represented by the Local 1708 union.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.  We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 

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