Director of Student Accounts Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5047283) Apply  Director of Student Accounts Salary $45,000.00 - $58,500.00 Annually Location Shreveport, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number 211981 Department Southern University-Shreveport Opening Date 08/18/2025 Closing Date 9/2/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits About this Job Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is accepting applications for the Director of Accounting position. SUSLA is a comprehensive community college serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana. It is one of five campuses constituting the Historically Black Southern University System. The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and offers 32 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields including Allied Health, Nursing, Aerospace Technology, Business Studies, Behavioral Science/Education and Science & Technology. Minimum Qualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE + Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited college or university. + Three (3) or more years of full-time work experience performing accounting functions in a(n) education, business, industry or government environment. + Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. + Commitment to integrated management and systems thinking. + Commitment to staff diversity, learning and development. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. + Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Five or more years of full-time work experience performing accounting functions in a(n) education, business, industry or government environment + One or more years of full-time work experience supervising accounting functions at a postsecondary educational institution. + Knowledge of and working experience with Ellucian’s Banner Finance or other major postsecondary education financial management system (e.g., Peoplesoft or Jenzebar). Job Specification Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), the Director of Students Accounts performs complex and confidential accounting and analytical work for the SUSLA Student Accounts Office. The position requires strong initiative and consistently dependable judgment in assuring compliance with Federal and State laws and policies as well as University policies governing the confidential financial information of students. Job Duties and Other Information RESPONSIBILITIES + Ensures that all funds, including student payments, chargebacks, government checks/drafts, receipts from financial institutions and other sources are properly accounted for and deposited into the prescribed University bank account in a timely manner. Reconciles all General Ledger accounts assigned to the Student Accounts Office. + Maintains policies and procedures related to Student Accounts Office and receivables. + Supervise and lead the staff in the Bursar's Office by providing excellent management, training, and support. Ensures office coverage and excellent customer service. + Counsels and advises students regarding the tuition and fee payment process. + Provide assistances with customer service, parent/student interactions and dispute resolution. + Updates Banner tables for annual 1098T processing in coordination with the other campuses. + Assists the Chief Finance Officer with financial reporting, audit preparation, and maintaining appropriate internal controls. Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority. Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email