Stanford University, located in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to societal challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world. The Stanford community includes approximately 7,000 undergraduates, 9,000 graduate students, 2,000 faculty and over 12,000 staff. The University has a fundamental mission of teaching, research, and learning, and has produced numerous Nobel Laureates and other leaders in every field of science, art, education, and business.

Student Financial Services  seeks leaders with financial and analytical expertise to work on a team of 8 to optimize our offerings to students via technology and outreach. Our work involves significant collaboration and coordination with offices campus-wide, active management of tools, processes, and business relationships for efficient delivery of services, and a passion for minimizing administrative burden to students to help maximize their time spent learning. If you enjoy working with accounting data, using innovative technology, and fostering progressive relationships with staff and students, the position of Student Financial Analyst in Student Financial Services, a unit of the division of Student Affairs, may be the right opportunity for you!

Student Financial Services core purpose is to ensure accurate billing, effective payments, proper reporting, accounting and compliance; to manage student loan placements and collections; and to provide resources and guidance to University departments to ensure accurate receipting and depositing of monies; and to manage the system integrations and vendor relationships to support billing and payments. In support of that, the primary job purpose of the Student Financial Analyst is to perform a variety of regular and recurring professional accounting functions involving fiscal interpretation and analysis, reconciliations, collection placements, and reviews of multiple student accounts and transactions. This position reports to the Assistant Bursar in Student Financial Services

In your role, you will:

• Review, process, gather and compile accounting transactions and information to summarize current financial position at the unit or organization-wide level. Construct and assemble data for decision making; develop conclusions, and present high level summary of recommendations.
• Capture, track, and report collection activities; Oversee, reconcile, and resolve problems relative to complicated accounts.
• Maintain and review accounting process controls; recommend and implement any approved modifications; perform preliminary analysis and recommend solutions.
• Run and analyze financial reports, often from multiple systems; prepare management information reports.
• Execute internal control programs established by management, research new regulations, and recommend and implement approved changes.
• Participate in critical analysis of existing systems and processes, and identify opportunities for process improvement. Define requirements, develop and implement complex test cases, perform system testing and analyze results.
• Serve as a resource to local units and other departments to resolve student third party billing and collection-related issues.
• Assist in the management of collection activities for all tuition and loan accounts ensuring audit and compliance with Title IV and Fair Debt Collections Practices Act.
• Review and process monthly billing tasks to ensure accurate student billing.
• Process student refunds ensuring audit and compliance of Title IV regulations for federal aid recipients.

To be successful in your role, you will bring:

• Bachelor’s plus four  years of applicable experience, or combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial data analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with systems, enterprise software solutions and  how technology is used to solve business problems.
• Intermediate proficiency in business applications such as Excel, Visio, and Word
• Demonstrated communication skills, including the ability to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal audiences and client groups. 

In addition, preferred requirements include:

• 4+ years of experience ideally with a focus on financial or higher education operations with system integrations.
• Experience in ERP software (PeopleSoft, HigherOne, Cashnet, Oracle Financials, etc.) is highly desired.
• Experience in Department of Education Title IV Regulations is highly desired. 

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.·    

A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.

A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.

Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.

Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4103
• Employee Status: Fixed-Term
• Grade: F
• Department URL: http://radiology.stanford.edu/
• Requisition ID: 85701