Job Description

Job Location Painesville, OH 44077

REPORTS TO: BURSAR

STATUS: PART-TIME, EXEMPT

Lake Erie College, located in Painesville, OH, invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant, Business Office. The Graduate Assistant, Business Office will provide a presence in the cashier’s office by assisting students, faculty, staff, parents, and visitors, while learning and assisting the business office. This is a 12-month appointment, each year, for two consecutive years, pending successful evaluation at the end of year one.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with the billing of student and special accounts, third party, and Equestrian Center.
• Analyzes and handles account inquiries; explains the actual financial aid impact on accounts to students and parents.
• Assists with student refunds and prepare the requests for payment.
• Learns and assists the Accounts Payable Purchase Order (PO) system.
• Assists the Bursar with the institutional loan and collection accounts.
• Assists with the coordinating, preparing and entering journal entries.
• Prepares and assists in the analysis, reconciliation and preparation of various schedules and general ledger accounts for month-end, quarter-end, year-end closes, and annual audit preparation.
• Follows all terms and conditions per the Policy for Graduate Assistants.
• Other duties as assigned by Bursar.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, entrepreneur, or other related fields.
• Acceptance into a Lake Erie College graduate program required.
• Knowledge and skill in using integrated software systems and Microsoft applications.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Committed to confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity.
• Strong organization skills with ability to attend to details.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Ability to work well as part of a team, as well as across academic and administrative departments.
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects and initiatives.
• Growth and “doer” mindset and institutional teamwork ethic.
• Creative, strategic, thoughtful, and have a sense of humor.