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Job Posting Title:

Coordinator - Accounts Receivable

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM AA - SA - ResLife - FHR - Revenue Management (Alix Elizabeth Perry (00018904))

Work Location:

0201 Louise Garig Hall

Pay Grade:

Professional

Coordinator – Accounts Receivable

Louisiana State University invites applications for the position of Coordinator of Accounts Receivable of Residential Life. Residential Life is an auxiliary enterprise for on-campus student housing overseeing a $90+ million budget with approximately 8,500+ students in 16 residence hall communities, three single student apartment complexes, and three Greek houses. Reporting to the Associate Director of Business Operations, the coordinator coordinates all revenue collections which includes the daily auditing of rent, damages, assessments, deposits, and payments.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

• Coordinate revenue collection procedures, including semester housing charges for on-campus residents and billing for summer camps, conferences and interns.
• Daily communication with students and parents, providing strong customer service.
• Troubleshoot, report, and interact with StarRez Student Housing Management Software. Identify and report discrepancies to the Associate Director of Business Operations.
• Provide Internal Audit functions related to revenue collection, StarRez, monthly ledger reconciliation, and financial statements.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP:

• Strengthen Residential Life Accounts Receivable Operations
  Through billing of summer camps, conference, and intern operations and rent tracking of student housing balances, the Coordinator has opportunity to assess and refine the department’s revenue collection strategy to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Additionally, there is an opportunity to evaluate current practices, identify process improvements, leverage data to inform decision-making, and build collaborative partnerships across campus to strengthen revenue management establishing clear standards, improving transparency, and enhancing the student and family financial experience.
• Lead Accounts Receivable Semester Residential Life Training
• undefined ATTRIBUTES OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE: Collegial team-player who actively builds authentic and mutually-beneficial relationships, who is able to influence others without positional authority, and who is unconcerned with where credit for accomplishing institutional objectives is assigned. Has a sincere positive regard for all people including co-workers, faculty, staff, and students ,Effective communicator who clearly conveys complex financial and operational information to different stakeholders and departments .Maintains trust, transparency, and compliance when managing sensitive financial and operational matters. Manages many concurrent deadlines, processes, and reporting cycles while keeping workstreams on track and with a high attention to detail.
• ABOUT THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PRIORITIES: Three priorities guide our work in the Division of Student Affairs. Foremost, we maintain a commitment to quality which is rooted in the belief that LSU students deserve our best effort. Every interaction we have with students should communicate care, relevance, polish, and attention to detail. We work to ensure every space, place, and staff-to-student interaction communicates a sense of home to students. Finally, we design programs, services, events, and experiences with everyone in mind
• RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Student Housing Revenue Collection (30%) Revenue collection and internal audit functions of the StarRez Student Housing Management Software. Responsibilities include the primary audit and collection of On-Campus Residential Halls and Apartments totaling $80 million annually; create, monitor, and update reports that reconcile, identify, and report discrepancies to Associate Director and Director of Business Operations on students not meeting financial agreements. Responsible for rent collection process which includes emails, letters, and phone contact; face-to-face meetings; and cancellations.
• Housing Management System (25%) StarRez duties include troubleshooting, daily reporting and interaction with Information and Security Services Analysts regarding StarRez discrepancies and resolution, initiation of program enhancements; problem resolution including operator training and counsel. Ensure proper transition of charges between StarRez and the Workday Student System
• Accounting Duties (20%) Accounting duties include full accrual accounting methods; allocate revenues between fiscal years; prepare related closing, reversing and accounts receivable entries. Reconcile monthly ledgers, prepare, and disseminate financial statements and reports monthly/quarterly/annually to keep department Managers/Directors informed on financial status.
• Waiver Creation (10%) Coordinate with Residential Experience Associate Director and Coordinator of Academic Success to receive meal plan request for 400+ student, professional, and academic staff, and post meal plan waivers. Ensure the correct upload and application of student apartment prepayment waivers in Workday Student system
• Other Revenue Collections (10%) Invoice creation and revenue collection for Camps and Conferences who use on-campus facilities over the summer. Coordinate with Assistant Director of Occupancy & Operations to ensure accurate and prompt billing for 40+ Camps, Conferences and Summer Interns. Coordinate collection of other revenue including Greek house leases, office rent, room rental rates and codes, individual damages, activity room rentals, commissions from concessionaires, laundry and antenna space. Develop, implement, and manage early arrival financial process.
• Other Duties as Assigned (5%) Other duties as assigned by the executive director and direct supervisor. This includes but is not limited to: efforts that support broad division/institution efforts including at least 40 hours per year spent helping divisional initiatives such as Move-In Day, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Career Expo, Disability Services Finals Testing, other special projects etc.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.1 year of related experience.
• LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Accounts receivable/collections or related experience .Experience working with StarRez, and Workday systems
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/EXPECTATIONS: This position may be asked to work during an official closure, but who is otherwise not required to report to the physical campus during a closure and whose absence does not present a risk to the safety, resources, and well-being of the campus per FASOP HR-01.This position regularly engages in financial matters including handling credit cards, cash, grant funds, or other university funds, and must undergo a credit check per FASOP HR-04.
• APPLICATIONS: Applications will be accepted online on the LSU Careers website. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. However, in order to assure the fullest consideration, candidates are encouraged to have complete applications submitted by June 4, 2026 Requested application materials include a letter of interest; curriculum vitae or resume; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.
Please provide resume, cover letter, and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.
Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Alix Perry, aperr27@lsu.edu

Posting Date:

May 26, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

June 10, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

Y

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

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