2025-2026 Bursar, Student Account Services – Southwest Florida Public Service Academy Position Available In Lee, Florida

2025-2026 Bursar, Student Account Services – Southwest Florida Public Service Academy The School District of Lee County – 3.7 Fort Myers, FL Job Details Full-time From $19.57 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Accounts payable Account analysis Mid-level Master’s degree Accounting Business Administration Budgeting Business Associate’s degree 2 years Full Job Description The School District of Lee County is currently seeking a full-time 2025-2026 Bursar, Student Account Services for Southwest Florida Public Service Academy who will perform specialized services for post-secondary institutions, including accounting, planning, organizing, and customer service functions.

Reports to:

Designated Supervisor or Designated Administrator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s degree from an accredited institution. Two (2) years of experience in accounting or related work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in business administration or related field. Five (5) years of experience in accounting or related work. Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provide efficient and competent management of the fiscal operations of the college related to the area of responsibility. Oversee maintenance and reconciliation of student subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger and prepare account analysis related to student accounts receivable, student accounts payable, and student third-party vendors. Coordinate reconciliation of online student payments including all third-party student-related vendors, Florida Prepaid, and Web Payment Systems. Administer the student refund process, including sending files, ensuring timely recording of journal vouchers, communicating processes to other departments, etc. Perform daily and monthly accounts receivable processes to the general ledger. Review IRS documentation for changes to student 1098T tax forms annually; prepare and distribute student 1098T tax forms annually. Assist in the development of and maintain procedures for assigned areas, ensuring compliance with District, local, state, and federal regulations for area of responsibility. Establish and maintain strong internal controls governing all financial functions. Prepare department, college-wide, ad hoc, and routine reports as needed. Prepare forms for detail code updating and establish any new funds as needed. Anticipate, investigate, and analyze problems and address them proactively. Perform high level accounts payable functions such as purchase card reconciliation and coding, reconciling, and preparing daily bank deposits and budget journals. Coordinate year-end activities related to accounts payable functions. Process, enter, scan, and import a high volume of invoices in an efficient and timely manner. Communicate with internal and external customers to resolve accounting issues. Ensure all invoices are paid according to District and state guidelines. Review statements to ensure no invoice discrepancies. Apply District policies and procedures in all financial transactions.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Attend staff meetings and participate in conferences and other trainings to enhance job performance. Seek out professional development opportunities and maintain professional licensure and certifications. Promote the District’s interest in increasing student achievement by working with the educational interests of students in mind at all times. Maintain positive communication with colleagues, community members, parents, and students to promote an increase in community engagement in education. Support the retention of Highly Effective and Effective employees by exhibiting professionalism and making positive contributions to workplace morale. Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement by valuing learning and making a commitment to quality.

Compensation:

starts at $19.57/hour •Compensation may increase based upon relevant education and experience.

Days per year:

255 Hours per day: 8 Hours per week: 40

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $19.57 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person