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Prince George's Community College · 4 months ago

Manager, Accounts Receivable

Largo, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$66K/yr - $95K/yr

3+ years exp

Prince George's Community College is seeking a Manager for Accounts Receivable to oversee the College’s receivables, ensuring accurate invoicing and reconciliation of financial activity. This role is essential in maintaining financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency within Student Accounts while providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

E-LearningEducationHigher Education

Responsibilities

Manage various aspects of the College’s receivables (tuition credits, facility rentals, contract courses, bad debts, and miscellaneous receivables)

Oversee the invoicing process for all receivable accounts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with institutional policies

Reconcile actual financial activity against reported data in the general ledger, identifying and resolving discrepancies

Supervise and support AR staff, ensuring effective operations, professional development, and high-quality service delivery

Handle a high volume of customer service interactions, including phone calls and face-to-face engagements with students, staff, and external clients

Coordinate with internal departments such as Financial Aid, Registrar, and Finance to resolve account issues and support institutional goals

Monitor aging reports to reduce delinquent accounts and improve receivable performance

Maintain compliance with applicable regulations, including FERPA, Title IV, and institutional financial policies

Prepare and analyze financial reports related to receivables, collections, and account trends

Support audits and ensure proper documentation and reconciliation of student and non-student accounts

Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer experience

Assist and provide backup for all positions under the supervision of the Bursar, ensuring continuity of operations during absences or peak periods

Perform related duties as required, contributing to the overall effectiveness and success of the Student Financial Services team

Schedules departmental meetings

Assists and provides back up for all positions that come under the supervision of the Bursar

Performs related work as required

Qualification

Accounts Receivable processesFinancial management systemsSupervisory experienceMicrosoft ExcelCommunication skillsTeam-oriented mindsetProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field required

Three years' experience in a responsible accounting or related position required

Two years of supervisory experience required

Experience working with a complex financial management system

Strong knowledge of accounts receivable processes, including billing, collections, and reconciliation

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to create and manage spreadsheets, reports, and correspondence

Demonstrated experience working with complex financial management systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms

Skilled in reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies between financial records and general ledger entries

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey financial information clearly and professionally

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse College constituencies, including students, faculty, staff, and external partners

Capable of working independently with minimal supervision, managing multiple priorities, and meeting tight deadlines under pressure

Team-oriented mindset with the ability to contribute positively to a multicultural and inclusive work environment

Experience supporting annual audits conducted by independent auditors, including preparation of documentation and resolution of audit inquiries

Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls

Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine

As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work

A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment