What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Manager position at Inside Higher Ed?
Instructions To Applicants
PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.
Job Title
Accounts Receivable Manager
Location:
Alpine
Department
Accounting Services Department
Job No.
998940
Posting Date
01/16/2026
Until Filled
Yes
Salary
$57,866
Required
Five or more years of experience in student financial services, accounting, or business operations.
Summary
Primary Responsibilities:
The Accounts Receivable Manager manages financial activities for students enrolled in both on-campus and accelerated online programs at Sul Ross State University and provides oversight and coordination for student business services. Responsibilities include tuition and fee processing, collections, refunds, third-party billing, and compliance with State regulations. For Sul Ross State University, the Accounts Receivable Manager serves
Duties
Multi-Campus Oversight:
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer, with frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and handling documents. The role may involve occasional lifting of office materials and files weighing up to 20 pounds.
Working Conditions
This position is based in a standard office environment with moderate noise levels and involves frequent interaction with students, staff, and external vendors. Occasional extended hours may be required during peak periods such as registration and billing deadlines. Minimal travel may be necessary for training or university-related meetings.
Other Information
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu
About SRSU
Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.
What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.
Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.
From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.
For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu.
PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.
Job Title
Accounts Receivable Manager
Location:
Alpine
Department
Accounting Services Department
Job No.
998940
Posting Date
01/16/2026
Until Filled
Yes
Salary
$57,866
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field, or four or more years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the degree requirement.
- Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in student financial services, accounting, or business operations.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities.
- Ability to lead and supervise staff and manage stressful situations professionally.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Five or more years of experience in student financial services, accounting, or business operations.
Summary
Primary Responsibilities:
The Accounts Receivable Manager manages financial activities for students enrolled in both on-campus and accelerated online programs at Sul Ross State University and provides oversight and coordination for student business services. Responsibilities include tuition and fee processing, collections, refunds, third-party billing, and compliance with State regulations. For Sul Ross State University, the Accounts Receivable Manager serves
Duties
Multi-Campus Oversight:
- Coordinate student business services for Sul Ross State University.
- Ensure tuition and fee processing aligns with State reporting deadlines for both institutions.
- Collaborate with Sul Ross staff to resolve student account issues and maintain compliance.
- Respond promptly to student inquiries via email and phone.
- Review and approve or deny refund requests outside standard policy.
- Resolve disputes related to student financial accounts.
- Monitor and maintain budget revenue and expenditures.
- Review and enter accounting data to process faculty payments for course delivery and development.
- Supervise Accounts Receivable and Cashier Staff.
- Foster teamwork, maintain morale, and ensure timely completion of assignments.
- Select, train, and assign duties fairly; set goals and priorities.
- Monitor time-off usage and complete performance evaluations.
- Manage Online Dual Credit program tuition payments and notifications.
- Process refunds to students or lenders as required.
- Manage overdue accounts and initiate collections when necessary for both campuses.
- Create journal entries for the finance office for funds deposited at the bank or received by campus offices.
- Collaborate with Housing and Aramark to reconcile student meal plans and ensure timely vendor payments.
- Provide backups for all positions reporting to the Accounts Receivable Manager during prolonged absences.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer, with frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and handling documents. The role may involve occasional lifting of office materials and files weighing up to 20 pounds.
Working Conditions
This position is based in a standard office environment with moderate noise levels and involves frequent interaction with students, staff, and external vendors. Occasional extended hours may be required during peak periods such as registration and billing deadlines. Minimal travel may be necessary for training or university-related meetings.
Other Information
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu
About SRSU
Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.
What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.
Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.
From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.
For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu.
Salary : $57,866