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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Director of Student Accounting and Bursar

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUA FA - Accounting (Meagan Brooke Chatelain (00000718))

   

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee cashiering operations and supervise staff/student workers at the Accounting Services window.

• Review and process student refunds weekly.

• Create and monitor Bursar hold lists monthly and apply to student accounts.

• Notify students of any past due balances owed to the University on a regular basis. Means of communications include but not limited to email, text, and mailing of student statements.

• Address complaints and resolve issues for students in a timely manner.

• Run global assessments on a regular basis and review student accounts for accuracy.

• Run miscellaneous assessments for graduation fees, late fees, nursing drug test fees, and TOPS cent adjustments.

• Create and maintain codes in the University's student information system for fees and scholarships, as well as assessment rules, for each semester.

• Create and maintain payment plans in Transact for each semester.

• Add course fees to sections each semester as well as to new course sections when they are created.

• Reconcile bookstore charges, international insurance, and aviation course fees each semester and submit documentation to LSU for payment.

• Run daily lists to remove course/online fees for dual and SPERO students.

• Oversee the reconciling process for athletic scholarships at the beginning and end of each semester.

• Prepare weekly deposits for armored car pick up each Friday. Notify Armored Car Company for change of pick-up dates (Campus Holidays)

• Maintain Petty Cash for the university including cash advances, issuing checks, and maintaining cash for Accounting Services for daily operations

• Verify that all documentation received for student tuition and fee appeals is complete. Review documentation with appeal committee and notify the student of the decision made and adjust student account as needed.

• Assist Director of Student Accounting and Bursar with reviewing and monitoring balance reminder lists each semester.

• Assist Director of Student Accounting and Bursar with creating and monitoring the drop list each semester.

• Assist Director of Student Accounting and Bursar in preparation of data to be reported to the IRS as I 098-T Tax information. Answer student questions arising from the tax information given.

• Other duties as assigned

   

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred; minimum of 4 (four) years' experience in accounting and/or financial management, business management, or related field.
• Applicants must demonstrate significant working knowledge of student finance and accounting services, and must display a strong customer service perspective.
• Applicants must have a proactive approach in assessing and meeting the needs of current and prospective students.
• Individuals must demonstrate the ability to work with a high degree of professional effectiveness including producing accurate reports, meeting deadlines, prioritizing, and delivering quality work product.
• Ability to work well within a broader team and demonstrate flexibility and approachability.
• Excellent social, communication, written, and organizational skills are essential requirements.


Application Instructions:
Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Please attach all transcripts to your application. A background check is required for hire.

Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at (318) 473-6401 or [email protected].
HOURS: Eight (8) hours per day, Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week. Additional hours worked as needed.

   

Skills Needed:

   

Preferred Skills:

   

Posting Date:

October 5, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

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