Job Details

Director, Student Accounts

Position Number: 6315714
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Bursar and Student Accounts

Director, Student Accounts

Posting Number: SP004915P
Division/College: AVP Finance
Department: Student Accounts
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

This position oversees the operations of student billing, receivables, loan administration and cashiering. The incumbent is responsible for efficient and effective unit operations and will maintain effective internal controls to ensure accurate financial information, safeguarding university assets and complying with regulations, accounting standards and university policy. Additionally, the incumbent will conduct general analysis of student accounting and administrative functions and will recommend and implement policy and procedures to improve them.

Duties may include:

Lead, supervise and develop a high-performing team of employees within Student Accounts
Provide clear guidance and customer service
Plan, direct, organize and schedule accounting functions within Student Accounts
Analyze, develop and document accounting and cost procedures
Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and university policies
Provide operating cost visibility to university officials
Prepare and/or direct the preparation of complex financial reports, special statistical reports, detailed cost accounting information, surveys or analyses for management
Provide training on accounting systems, procedures and practices
Interpret accounting data, analyze reports and recommend and/or initiate actions to be taken
Develop and maintain collaboration and communication across financial units and the university
Ensure existing ERP and related systems are effectively meeting the needs of the university within Student Accounts
Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Six years in professional accounting
Four years in support of activities closely related to the accounting functions they will be managing which may include:
- Strategic planning, resource management and personnel supervision
- Understanding of accounts receivable systems, student financial services and compliance frameworks
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across institutional units
Strong leadership and communication skills
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

Required Education:

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent OR Masters degree in Accounting

Required Other:

None

Additional Preferred:

Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business/Public Administration or closely related field
CPA, CMA, CFGM or other related certification
Knowledge of Banner Accounts Receivable, Student, and Finance modules, forms, and processes
Experience in higher education finance, student loans and collections
Experience with TouchNet integration into Banner
Knowledge of federal student aid regulations

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: Commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 06/21/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than July 5, 2025.

In your letter of qualification, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/48570

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.