Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Accounts Receivable specialist processes transactions representing revenue, donations, and funding. Position includes a level of complexity stemming from multiple business functions and industry affiliations, including federal contracting, education, staffing, social services, and grant requirements. The AR Specialist investigates and resolves irregularities and inquiries.

Role and 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 reconcile as assigned.
• Completes assigned month end and year end close procedures within established deadlines.
• Maintains filing systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of accounting and finance experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Great Plains, and Dynamics 365 software.
• Commitment to collaboration within a diverse team.
• The 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.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear.
• The ability to cope with and tolerate moderate levels of stress is also a necessity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate a telephone and keyboard.

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. Post offer background check is required to ensure applicant meets all eligibility requirements for the assigned customer/location. Alternative work locations may be offered as appropriate.