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Student Accounts Receivable

Manages billing, payments, and student loan servicing for The University. Services include tuition and fee payments, institutional loans, 1098-T tax forms, and scholarship/fellowship disbursement. We support students, departments, and sponsors in navigating student financial responsibilities.

Administrative Services

Provides essential support for AFM and campus departments through administrative functions such as W-9 and credit letter requests, Texas sales tax exemption certificates, notary public coordination, and check distribution for payment vouchers.

Financial Accounting and Reporting

Oversees the University’s financial reporting and compliance efforts. This includes preparing the Annual Financial Report (AFR), managing capital asset reporting, developing rate proposals, and ensuring accounting accuracy across departments.

Inventory Services

Supports the tracking, tagging, and management of capitalized and controlled assets across the University. Services include inventory certification, asset transfers, surplus processing, and compliance with state property regulations.

Payroll Services

Processes salary and wage payments for University employees. Ensures compliance with federal and state tax regulations, oversees payroll deductions, and supports departments and staff with payroll-related inquiries and reporting.

Tax Services

Provides guidance on federal, state, and international tax compliance. Services include tax reporting (e.g., 1099s, 1042-S), nonresident tax support, unrelated business income tax (UBIT) assessments, and sales tax guidance for campus units.

Treasury and Risk Management

Manages the University’s banking relationships, cash flow, debt service, and investment oversight. Also administers insurance policies and risk mitigation efforts to support financial stability and operational resilience.