Accounts Receivable Specialist-Temporary

Temporary position-3 months

Accounts Receivable Specialist Job Responsibilities:  Under the direction of the Controller, the Accounts Receivable Specialist manages incoming payments, properly tracking them into the system to maintain accurate bookkeeping records. The Accounts Receivable Specialist manages all communications relating to invoices and incoming bills, reconciles bank statements and assists with balancing company financial records.  The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be able to collect payments using skills in project management, organization and communications.  The Accounts Receivable Specialist will track payments, make banking deposits and run reports that document profits and losses.

• Maintain Financial Edge customer database and receivables spreadsheets, updating information as needed.
• Communicate with previous clients and customers to request payment and arrange payment plans.
• Identify and correctly apply cash receipts in Financial Edge, both mailed in and electronic receipts, timely.
• Collect payment from customers and accurately record it into the Financial Edge system.
• Create reports and presentations as requested.
• Update accounts receivable and accrual accounts based on payment or contact information.
• Perform account analysis and reconciliation, reconciling general ledger, bank and accounts receivable subledger.  Propose journal entries as needed.
• Responsible for grant billings, reconciliation and reporting; proposing journal entries as needed.
• Prepares and/or assists with grant applications, budgets, reports, audits, etc. as needed.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Accounts Receivable Specialist Qualifications / Skills:

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• Organization: Organizational skills are crucial. The ability to closely pay attention to detail will ensure that records and reports are accurate.
• Computer: Advanced computer skills are required. Specialist will often work with accounting and bookkeeping computer programs to identify past due accounts, reconcile activity and to report payments.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Associate's degree in accounting or related field is required
• Bachelor's degree or training in accounting, finance, or related field a plus
• Three (3) years of experience in accounting, preferably in accounts receivable
• Expert Excel skills required

Partners in Care Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation/breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics, as well as those of family members), veteran status, uniformed service member status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, arrest or conviction record, domestic violence victim status, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.