Accounts Receivable Specialist

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. Hybrid - go into the office 2 days a week.

Essential Duties 

  1. Organizes and verifies data and documents relating to admissions and terminations in accordance to contractual agreements and agency policies and procedures.
  2. Verifies vouchers/invoices; interfaces with agency personnel and outside agencies to resolve problems; updates invoices; prepares and mails in a timely manner.
  3. Creates, codes, and enters data to billing documents. Generates and gathers data and enters it to billing system.
  4. Sets up and maintains files, records, and related documents.
  5. Enters and applies payments to the appropriate accounts; prepares/prints receivable reports.
  6. Organizes and reports unpaid and overpaid vouchers/invoices and requests for payment including interfacing with County or School Districts personnel relative to these transactions.
  7. Reconciles accounts to General Ledger; researches and follows up on discrepancies and makes correcting entries.
  8. Acts as liaison with auditors to provide accounting information and respond to their inquiries throughout the year.
  9. Gathers and analyzes accounting data and prepares various regular and special accounting reports as scheduled or requested. Make certain all financial reporting deadlines are met.
  10. Works with Controller to determine most effective procedures and drafts accounts receivable policies and procedures. As appropriate assists in the implementation of such policies and procedures.
  11. Develops and maintains job appropriate skills and knowledge of Federal, State, and Local, laws, through seminars, publications, workshops or other forms of training/education.
  12. Maintains confidentiality regarding children, families, employees, funders, accounting information and operations of the Agency.

Qualifications 

  • A working knowledge of accounting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Strong personal computer skills including preparation of spreadsheets and routine word processing.
  • Working knowledge of accounting systems, Blackbaud preferred.
  • Ability to calculate accurately and efficiently, including ten-key skills by touch.
  • Working knowledge of general office procedures.
  • Ability to work independently, analyze accounting information and arrive at sound conclusions.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both verbal and written form.
  • Effective organization skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must have a valid California Driver License, proof of automobile insurance and meet the Agency's safe driver guidelines.
  • Ability to maintain First Aid/CPR Certification

Compensation Range: $22.50/hr - $30.98/hr

Work culture matters at 5A! We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a medical coverage option as low as $5 with free dental HMO, vision, life insurance, AD&D and disability insurance. We offer a 401k with an annual match up to 3%, annual performance reviews with up to 4% merit (6% for direct service providers), plus annual retention stipends. We offer team building retreats, wellness incentive, 12 paid holidays and flexible work schedules, including remote options for identified positions!