Manager, Accounts Receivable & Revenue

Why Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)

We come from humble beginnings — picture a one-person organization created in 1949 to advocate for excellence in public education on behalf of Texas school board members. Flash forward to today, and we have over 500 employees working together to provide 1,024 school districts with purposeful resources so they can focus on what matters most — excellent and equitable education for all 5.4 million Texas students. 

As TASBeans (our internal name for employees), we feel privileged to work alongside talented team-members who are passionate about education and enjoy learning from new and different perspectives.  We believe what makes our organization highly successful is the rich diversity our employees collectively bring to TASB with different backgrounds, skillsets, cultures and ethnicities, gender identities, interests, abilities, and work styles. And our passion for education and learning doesn’t end there. Our culture has always encouraged employees to grow and become their best selves both professionally and personally through a variety of innovative and collaborative development opportunities. You’re likely beginning to see why we’ve been regularly named by Austin Business Journal as a Top Ten Best Places to Work! 

TASB offers competitive pay, rich benefits (including retirement matching of 2:1 up to 5% after one year. This means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare, onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote work options, flexible schedules, and more. 

Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our mission and the educational impact being made in communities across Texas. If you consider your work exceptional and want to help drive our mission forward, keep reading!

About You

As the Manager, Accounts Receivable & Revenue, you will bring an advanced knowledge of core accounts receivable and revenue recognition processes in accordance with GAAP, including handling of deferred revenue for memberships, subscriptions, and events.  The ideal candidate will be valued for possessing a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in everything they do, as well as strong interpersonal communication skills with both customers and all levels of TASB staff.  We are seeking a personable and talented self-starter, a true go-getter, who possesses a strong desire to help overhaul key AR processes and contribute to meaningful and lasting process improvements.  This is an Austin-based remote position. 

A Typical Day 

• Responsible for all aspects of deferred revenue accounting, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Facilitate annual membership and subscription service billings, including integrations with other software systems, and coordination with program area staff.
• Maintain the complete order-to-cash processes in the ERP system ensuring process effectiveness and efficiency while striving for process consistency.  
• Maintain customer billing tables, item codes, and released products and work closely with service areas as updates are needed.
• Review, approve, and prepare journal entries and complex account reconciliations independently with minimal assistance.
• Review monthly financial statements and reports ensuring completeness and accuracy, and proactively resolving related outstanding issues.
• Responsible for monthly sales tax reporting.
• Prioritize and delegate inbound customer service inquiries and provide general support to TASB’s program areas.
• Support the wider AR team with cash receipt and refund processing, monthly reconciliations, journal entries and other team needs.  
• Facilitate training and development of the accounts receivable team.
• Periodically develop and conduct training geared toward program area sales order users.
• Effectively maintain current process documentation for all key AR functions.
• Supervise two AR Accounting Specialists Sr. team members.
• If you’re still reading, we’d love to meet you!

How You’ll Make an Impact

• With your demonstrated ability to be a strong leader, mentor, and coach.
• If you can provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers with a smile.
• If you possess a strong desire for processes to function optimally, and consistently seek improvements to maximize efficiencies.
• If you are a lifelong learner.
• If you are personable and approachable.

Skills for Success

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred. 
• 5-7 years direct work experience. 
• Must have supervisory experience. 
• Experience with deferred rev