Account Receivables Clerk

DeKalb Community Service Board Financial Position

Under general supervision, perform accounting functions which are standard, but can be complex and varied in scope. Independently record financial transactions and generate accounting reports. Provide information to staff, auditors and other third parties in a customer service-oriented manner.

Essential job functions include but are not limited to:

• Accurate input and processing of journal entries and generation of required reports
• Prepare, submit monthly Accounts Receivable (AR) invoices, following up accordingly
• Complete monthly GL Accounts Receivable balance and Bank reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries for deposited funds and post payments received accordingly.
• Confirm DD Personal Spending Account Records agree with GL client transactions
• Audit DD Personal Spending Account Records for accuracy and any unusual activity
• Complete Social Security Administrative Representative Payee Reports for DD clients
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries and reports
• Ensure all financial schedules and deadlines are met consistently
• Respond to internal and external inquiries timely by the end of the business day
• Cross train in other functions of Finance Department
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Qualifications:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university AND Two years of professional accounting experience OR
• Completion of a bachelor's degree in a business curriculum which included completion of introductory and intermediate accounting sequence AND Two years of professional accounting experience

Skills and competencies education and experience requirements:

• Proficiency in excel and computer program applications
• Use of basic office equipment and strong data entry skills with ability to type by touch
• Candidate must have critical thinking skills, be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• The ability to speak and write effectively, and be able to multi-task successfully
• Work special projects as needed

Environment & physical requirements:

• 90% of work in a climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to feel and handle, reach with arms and hands. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may incidentally be required to stoop, kneel and crouch, lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds.
• Occasional weekend work may be required.
• Reliable transportation

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Finance Clerk 2 (FIS011) or equivalent position. Additional information