Accounts Receivable Accounts Manager

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support Accounts Receivable staff by coordinating daily operations, monitoring performance, and fostering a collaborative, service-oriented team culture
• Oversee student account functions including billing, payments, refunds, receivables, payment plans, third-party billing, and collection activities
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex student and parent account concerns, ensuring timely and professional resolution
• Review account discrepancies, reconciliations, billing, and exception reports to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Support system functionality and process improvements related to student accounts, including Jenzabar and Transact
• Collaborate with campus partners such as Financial Aid, Registrar, and Finance to support effective and compliant operations

Requirements

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in student accounts, finance, accounting, or higher education business operations
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred
• Strong understanding of billing, receivables, reconciliations, and customer account management
• Experience with Jenzabar and Transact systems preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, reporting, and data analysis
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism, sound judgment, and strict confidentiality in compliance with FERPA

Qualifications

• Mission-driven community dedicated to empowering graduates to transform society through academic excellence, service, compassion, and leadership
• Supportive and purpose-centered environment where students are encouraged to make meaningful contributions to their professions and communities

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and approximately 20 paid holidays/breaks
• Tuition Waiver for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents after one year of employment

Pay

• Commensurate with experience

Schedule

• Varies

About the Role

• Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions, yet is respectful of all faiths
• Low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment
• We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, US Region

Benefits Overview

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, tuition waiver, and additional benefits to support health, financial security, and work-life balance

Equal Opportunity

• Equal opportunities provided to all applicants and employees according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies

Disability Accommodation

• Reasonable accommodation provided for applicants with disabilities in completing the application form or in the interview process