Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a large service organization. This position is ideal for someone who excels in high-volume transaction processing, maintains strong accuracy across multiple funding streams, and can keep financial records organized in a compliance-driven environment. The role centers on applying incoming payments, maintaining documentation, and assisting with reporting and audit-related requests while managing a large number of active programs and sub-programs.

Responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of financial entries with accuracy and consistency across numerous active departments and multiple entities.

• Apply incoming electronic fund transfers to the correct accounts, grants, or funding categories based on established coding and documentation standards.

• Record and post receipts in the accounting system while ensuring each transaction is properly supported and traceable.

• Maintain detailed financial documentation to meet compliance requirements and support internal recordkeeping needs.

• Assist with fund-based reporting activities and provide organized financial information when summaries are needed.

• Gather records and research historical transactions in support of audits, year-end activities, and compliance reviews.

• Contribute to special projects as assigned, including tasks tied to accounting process updates.

• Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders to resolve payment allocation questions and ensure funds are assigned correctly.

• Experience in accounts receivable with a strong focus on cash application and payment posting.

• Ability to manage large volumes of data entry while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Knowledge of fund accounting principles and experience working with multiple funding sources or program-based accounting structures.

• Familiarity with electronic fund transfers and reconciling incoming payments to the appropriate accounts.

• Ability to maintain organized documentation for compliance, audit support, and financial record retention.

• Experience using accounting systems; exposure to Sage Intacct is preferred.

• Comfortable preparing or assisting with reports and handling ad hoc financial research tasks.

• Proficiency in document coding and tracking supporting records across multiple transactions.

**All candidates must undergo drug and background screening for consideration