Accounting Coordinator

Job Description

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a candidate with significant experience and expertise in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, placing a strong emphasis on reconciling financial data within student accounts. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of ensuring data integrity, demonstrating a sense of urgency, and possessing proactive problem-solving skills. 

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in configuring and maintaining student accounting and billing systems.
• Ability to investigate variances and address discrepancies in financial activity.
• A commitment to enhancing departmental efficiency and contributing to a seamless student experience.

A Bachelor’s degree, two years of relevant experience, and an active Christian faith are required.  Five years of experience is preferred.

Additional experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.

A hybrid work arrangement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis. 

What You Will Do

Accounting and Reconciling

• Perform daily balancing of the University Receivable transactions that are initiated on student accounts from various sources presented either by a manual or automated process in order to maintain the integrity of the accounts receivable of the university
• Foster close collaboration with the Central Finance and Budget teams to investigate and analyze variances in financial activity, providing valuable insights and proactive recommendations for swift resolution.
• Conduct detailed reconciliations across various subledger systems and the general ledger, encompassing critical areas such as loan repayments, meal plan/dining dollars, Follett Bookstore fees, collection agency payments, and athletics department allocations.
• Responsible for communication with auditors and preparation of audit reports
• Responsible for monthly auditing of various reports, including collection agencies and loan portfolios
• Perform comprehensive reconciliations between the general ledger and actual student account activity in the student system, ensuring utmost accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Regularly prepare and reconcile journal entries for all student accounts-related activities, meticulously documenting transactions in compliance with accounting principles.
• Responsible for oversight and review of stale refunds and cancel/reissue check processes within the financial system, including oversight of Title IV compliance

Technical and Report Writing

• Create and maintain student detail codes ensuring account numbers are accurate and feeding to correct subledger accounts
• Ability to write reports need for accurate reconciliation between student system and subledger
• Showcase advanced Excel skills to effectively manipulate, analyze, and present financial data, contributing to accurate and insightful reports for decision-making purposes.
• Collaborate closely with the IT team to automate operations and efficiently post data to both Banner Production and Test environments, ensuring accurate and timely updates to critical systems
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission.  
• Ability to comply with university policies.  
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance. 

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus.  To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor  and our strategic vision, Illuminate .  Also, explore our great hometown of Waco  and the many opportunities to engage locally.   If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

About Us
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others.  Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Job Info

• Job Identification 16372
• Job Category Staff
• Posting Date 04/24/2024, 05:07 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 700 S University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706, US