This position in Student Accounting is responsible for the reconciliation of federal and institutional financial aid on a monthly basis. This process requires knowledge of the various policies and guidelines related to Title IV Financial Aid, as well as knowledge of applicable policies of the State, IRS, and University. This position will be responsible for identifying the need for policies and procedures, and assisting with the subsequent development of those policies. Additionally, the person in this position is responsible for uploading daily bank files (ACH payment and refund) to banks. The position also serves the Billing Accountant and the Director of Student Accounting in a supporting role. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

In accordance with Federal financial aid guidelines:

-Reconcile federal and state financial aid programs (ex. Pell, Alternative Loans, Penn, SMART, Federal Work Study, Perkins, Loans (Parent Plus, Sub/UnSub), UNCIG, NCSEAA Loans and Grants, TEACH, Say Yes, and EARN) on a monthly basis

-Ensure financial aid awards and amounts received by the student reconcile

-Reconcile systems (COD, CFI and ELM)

-Timely follow-up with the Financial Aid Office to clear discrepancies

-Monitor daily receipt of cash for ACH payments and ACH refunds

-Upload files to the bank on a daily basis

-Serve as a backup point of contact for customer service to the veteran population for 3rd party-related services.

This position in Student Accounting is responsible for the reconciliation of federal and institutional financial aid on a monthly basis. This process requires knowledge of the various policies and guidelines related to Title IV Financial Aid, as well as knowledge of applicable policies of the State, IRS, and University. This position will be responsible for identifying the need for policies and procedures, and assisting with the subsequent development of those policies. Additionally, the person in this position is responsible for uploading daily bank files (ACH payment and refund) to banks. The position also serves the Billing Accountant and the Director of Student Accounting in a supporting role. 

Master's degree; or Bachelor's degree and 0 – 2 years of experience.

The Division of Administration and Finance is ultimately responsible for all financial and administrative activities of East Carolina University and its affiliated Foundations. The Division consists of Financial Services, Campus Operations, Information Technology and Computing Services, Human Resources, Environmental Health and Campus Safety, Auxiliary Services and various support activities related to the ECU affiliated Foundations. The Division is led by the Vice Chancellor of Administration & Finance. The Vice Chancellor is responsible for oversight of the policies, personnel, budgets, and administrative activities of all operations at East Carolina University and its affiliated Foundations. This division is a service provider in support of academic, research, and outreach missions of the University. Within the Division, Financial Services is responsible for financial activities of East Carolina University and its affiliated Foundations. The mission of Financial Services is: To provide for the financial needs of the University and its affiliated Foundations in a customer-oriented, friendly environment while assuring the proper stewardship of all fiscal resources.