Accounts Receivable Analyst

Job Title

Financial Aid Analyst

Job Description

This position reports to the Assistant Bursar. Main responsibility is to analyze and reconcile institutional, state and federal financial aid accounts. Manage Foundation scholarship invoicing and research non-payment or account discrepancies. Collaborate with internal Financial Aid Office related to financial aid award/return efforts and related reconciliations. Analyze and resolve award discrepancies. Manage the Emergency Loan program in collaboration with the Office of Financial Aid. Backup/collaborate with the Accountant 3 and Accounts Receivable Analyst with managing the required student loan/scholarship processes. Perform all administrative duties related to the position: report completion, form completion, filing, database updates, budget preparatory documentation. Fiscal year-end duties will be required including preparation of audit schedules, reconciliations, and attendance of scheduled audit meetings. Work closely with Accounts Receivable Specialists/Analyst to ensure all related financial aid deposits are receipting accurately.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Analysis and reconciliation of institutional, state and federal financial aid accounts and other accounts as assigned, using PeopleSoft Financials, Banner Accounts Receivable, Crystal Reporting and Federal/State databases. These will be performed by required deadlines: weekly, monthly, annually, bi-annually or fiscal. Communication with the Office of Financial Aid, loan servicer, collection agencies and other AU departments to ensure timely management of student loan/scholarship awards/refunds, account adjustments and audit/analyze reconciliation discrepancies or other related issues. Create and process journal entries related to scholarship and student loan transactions. Participate in fiscal year-end state audit requirements. Work with Accounts Receivable Specialists/Analyst to ensure all related financial aid deposits are receipting accurately. Research student loan inquiries and provide student customer service. Process loan consolidation certifications for student loan entities. Manage the Foundation scholarship reconciliations/invoicing and the Emergency loan program in collaboration with the Office of Financial Aid. Collaborate with and serve as backup to the Accounts Receivable Analyst and Accountant 3 in managing the required student loan/scholarship processes and various duties. Ensure a working knowledge of student loan requirements/regulations and an understanding of tuition and fee charges. Upload, scan and index all student loan documents in Banner Document Management Suite to ensure consistency and documentation availability for customer service continuity. Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers. Assist with customer service during peak processing and staff outages. Provide support to other Business Office employees, including management, with any/all duties as needed/assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 2 years relative experience.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F Pay Band: 7 Salary Minimum: $20.29/hour Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: 7/21/26 - Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.