Accounts Receivable Coordinator; Accounting Technician III

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Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Administrative, Finance/Accounting, Probationary, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

Position Summary

The Accounts Receivable Coordinator plays a key role in supporting San Diego State University’s student financial operations by overseeing third-party billings and special student programs. This position is responsible for billing external agencies for student tuition and fees, applying authorized waivers, managing exchange program accounts, and generating monthly billing statements for students with outstanding balances. The incumbent exercises independent judgment and applies accounting expertise and policy knowledge to resolve complex billing matters, working closely with campus partners and university leadership to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective financial stewardship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage third-party billing for student tuition and fees each academic term, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with CSU and university policies.
• Apply and reconcile tuition and fee waivers and oversee billing for outgoing and incoming student exchange programs.
• Generate and distribute monthly billing statements and resolve student account discrepancies.
• Review, analyze, and reconcile accounting records involving multiple transactions, funds, and programs in accordance with GAAP.
• Utilize integrated financial, student accounting, cashiering, and financial aid systems to support accounts receivable operations.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven institution where your work directly supports student access and success.
• Apply your accounting and analytical skills in a complex, dynamic higher education environment.
• Collaborate with campus partners and leadership while exercising independent judgment and professional autonomy.
• Benefit from SDSU’s commitment to professional development, stability, and work-life balance.
• Join an inclusive and collaborative campus culture within the California State University system.

Position Information

• Full-time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• Position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• This position is eligible for telecommuting up to 2 days per week, following a training period during which on-site presence is required.

Department Summary

The Division of Business and Financial Affairs (BFA) is at the heart of some of the larger projects on campus in recent years, including the construction of Snapdragon Stadium, as well as the implementation of my.

SDSU on campus. As part of BFA, the Department of Financial Operations is responsible for the financial and budgetary controls and procedures of the University and is directly responsible to the Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs. The Associate Vice President for Financial Operations has responsibility for Budget and Finance, Audit and Continuous Improvement, Shared Services, and the University Controller's Office, which includes the University' Bursar's Office, Accounting Services, Financial Reporting, and Financial Systems Management and Analysis.

The University Controller is responsible for the maintenance of the University's budgetary, receipt and disbursement (expenditure) general and subsidiary ledgers for all University Funds. Through the Accounting Services and Financial Reporting Departments, the University Controller oversees and coordinates the analysis, reconciliation and reporting of all financial transactions of the University, including cash receipt processing, student refunds, financial aid disbursements, billing/collections and reconciliations;

management of the diverse services provided by the SDSU  as performed by the SDSUCard Office. The University Controller is responsible for internal and external reporting including Legal/Budgetary Basis, Financial…