Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.

In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

The University is committed to equal opportunity for student success by providing access to educational programs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational activities for all students without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Student Advocacy and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 308 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu. Employee Title IX issues should be directed to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Camidge (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email camidget@nsula.edu. For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

*Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to 

apply@nsula.edu.

• Display a positive attitude and provide excellent customer Service.
• Knowledge of accounting and accounts receivable principles, methodology, and practices.
• Ability to work in a detailed-oriented, team environment.
• Experience is preferred in the Ellucian Banner Student and Finance System.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work efficiently under the pressure of deadlines.
• Knowledge of accounting for cash and cash items preferred.

• Maintain and reconcile cash drawer, control and safeguarding of cash and cash items.
• Must have the ability to make decisions to ensure coding to the general and operating ledger is consistent with the University's budget allocation and University policy.
• Complete necessary journal vouchers to ensuring replenishment of the vault regarding the paying out of cash and petty cash vouchers.
• Reconciles daily business and prepare daily deposit for all University receipts and revenue.
• Oversees the allocation of all cash balances in banks are maintain at adequate but not excessive levels and subject to appropriate safeguards.
• Daily reconciles all data feed files from student accounts receivable.
• Compiles monthly business reports for the bursar concerning but not limited to revenue forecasting, delinquent accounts, petty cash, and departmental advance.
• Accurately determines account code distribution of all student and non-student receivables, including fund, organization, account, and program.
• Analyze student accounts receivable records to provide students and parents accurate information concerning, tuition & fees, installment plans, payments on account, financial aid disbursements, passed due balances, collections.
• Educate students about their financial obligation to the University as well as the appropriate financial resources available to them.
• Maintain current knowledge of financial aid, admissions, housing, and registrar as it relates to the bursar office function.
• Assist in managing several start-of-semester processes related to student and third-party billing.
• Coordinate with on campus departments and third-party representatives regarding current billing and new requests.
• Perform daily banking processes for ACH payments and credits.