Student Financial Services Analyst

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and two years of professional accounting experience. A master’s degree in accounting may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Preferred Qualifications Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama’s Office of Student Accounting is seeking to hire a Student Financial Services Analyst. Interested candidates should apply to be considered. Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions

• Performs comprehensive accounting and administrative duties for all repayable scholarship programs under the oversight of Student Accounting.
• Works with students and third-party servicers to maintain loan fund receivable balances.
• Reviews grant applications that fund student tuition, fees, and living expenses to ensure promissory notes or commitment letters are appropriately executed and maintained per requirements.
• Prepares accurate account reconciliations for assigned funds at a frequency as determined by management.
• Monitors all transactions impacted assigned accounts, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded within the enterprise software system and supporting schedules.
• Reviews and maintains all relevant third-party and internal documents relevant to duties to ensure comprehensive knowledge-base.
• Prepares annual Department of Education (DOE) reports for assigned funds based on applicable deadlines.
• Works daily within the University Banner Finance System for financial and student related functions.
• Makes recommendations on policy and procedure changes.
• Assists with related functions within Student Financial Services and other departments reporting to the Chief Administrative Office.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) Health Insurance Short Term Disability Life Insurance Education Benefit Retirement Plan Memberships and Events Student Loan Forgiveness Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees earn paid time off (PTO) as they work. PTO can be used for vacation, holidays, sick days and personal days. Each year, employees can choose to cash out up to 80 hours of available PTO the following calendar year. Health Insurance New employees health, dental, and pharmacy benefits are effective the first day of the month following hire date. Short Term Disability This free benefit provides income support for those who are out of work for a medical reason, such as illness, accident or maternity. After a seven-day waiting period, it provides a 60-percent wage replacement, up to $1,000 per week for 90 days. Life Insurance USA Health provides a free term life insurance policy for our employees based on annual salary. Policies for spouse and dependents are also included. Additional coverage can be purchased for employee, spouse and dependents. Education Benefit University of South Alabama offers a credit on tuition each semester for employees, spouse, and dependents after just six months of employment. Retirement Plan USA Health offers a 5% matching retirement account and other non-matching account choices. Included with this benefit is a free individual session with a financial planner. Memberships and Events Employees can join USA’s state-of-the-art recreation center for a nominal fee. USA football season tickets are available at a discount, and employees can attend all other USA sporting events for free. Student Loan Forgiveness As an employee of a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the U.S. Department of Education.