About the Role
The Accounts Receivable Specialist processes transactions for revenue, donations, and funding across multiple business functions and industry affiliations, including federal contracting, education, staffing, social services, and grant requirements. This role involves investigating and resolving irregularities and inquiries.
Responsibilities
- Follows internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenues, donations, and payments.
- Maintains billing system by posting and recording all receivable transactions.
- Generates and distributes invoices.
- Validates accuracy of invoices.
- Researches and resolves billing issues with customers and communicates results in a timely manner.
- Collaborates with internal and external customers to address and resolve receivable issues.
- Compiles and presents reports on receivables and delinquent accounts.
- Reconciles A/R module to the general ledger within established deadlines.
- Reviews Balance Sheet accounts monthly and reconciles as assigned.
- Completes assigned month end and year end close procedures within established deadlines.
- Maintains filing systems.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- One to three years of accounting and finance experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Commitment to collaboration within a diverse team.
- Foresight and ability to request assistance when unable to complete tasks or meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to effectively communicate key data to customers, stakeholders, and team members.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Frequently required to walk; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear.
- Ability to cope with and tolerate moderate levels of stress.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to use hands and fingers to operate a telephone and keyboard.
- Post offer background check is required.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Salesforce
- Great Plains
- Dynamics 365
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
