Accounting Specialist - Job #451
About The Position
Responsible for performing a variety of accounting duties and responsibilities including all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Accounts Payable: Reviews, verifies and reconciles vendor invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy. Processes, analyzes and reconciles vendor payments. Calculates, reconciles and processes overpayments and underpayments to vendors for retroactive rate adjustments. Assists vendors with billing and payment related inquiries. Provides customer service to vendors and internal staff. Provides training and support to vendors on proprietary software and invoicing procedures. Accounts Receivables: Analyzes, reconciles and manages trust accounts and subsidiary ledgers. Completes third party benefits applications and reporting. Prepares and processes contracts with residential vendors. Responds to inquiries related to third party benefits and trust accounts. Provides customer service to consumers, residential vendors and internal staff. Manages accounts receivables and reconciles accounts. Fee Assessment Programs: Completes assessments for various programs in accordance with governmental legislation and internal policies and procedures. Prepares written communication of assessments and responds to inquiries. Assists with internal staff trainings on policies and procedures for fee programs. Provides resource information and customer support to consumers and internal staff related to fee programs. Additional Duties: Performs general department support and work including data entry, filing, scanning, opening mail, and general clerical tasks. Maintains accounting files and records. Prepares and maintains various spreadsheets and reports. Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent in accounting or related field from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- 2 or more years of accounting related experience.
- Knowledge of basic general accounting principles and practices, accounts payable and accounts receivable systems, and general office practices.
- Ability to operate a computer and enter data accurately.
- Basic Microsoft Excel skills
- English
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in accounting or related field from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- Spanish helpful, not required.
Responsibilities
- Reviews, verifies and reconciles vendor invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy.
- Processes, analyzes and reconciles vendor payments.
- Calculates, reconciles and processes overpayments and underpayments to vendors for retroactive rate adjustments.
- Assists vendors with billing and payment related inquiries.
- Provides customer service to vendors and internal staff.
- Provides training and support to vendors on proprietary software and invoicing procedures.
- Analyzes, reconciles and manages trust accounts and subsidiary ledgers.
- Completes third party benefits applications and reporting.
- Prepares and processes contracts with residential vendors.
- Responds to inquiries related to third party benefits and trust accounts.
- Provides customer service to consumers, residential vendors and internal staff.
- Manages accounts receivables and reconciles accounts.
- Completes assessments for various programs in accordance with governmental legislation and internal policies and procedures.
- Prepares written communication of assessments and responds to inquiries.
- Assists with internal staff trainings on policies and procedures for fee programs.
- Provides resource information and customer support to consumers and internal staff related to fee programs.
- Performs general department support and work including data entry, filing, scanning, opening mail, and general clerical tasks.
- Maintains accounting files and records.
- Prepares and maintains various spreadsheets and reports.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Health Insurance - NLACRC pays the full cost of coverage for certain Medical plans for employee only. We also provide a generous contribution to additional plans that the employee may select for employee only or employee and dependents costs.
- Dental Insurance – NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents. We also offer a Dental PPO plan with a low employee monthly contribution for employees and eligible dependents
- Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care expenses
- Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for eligible dependent care expenses
- No cost Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance for employees
- No cost Vision plan for employees and eligible dependents
- Retirement plan - NLACRC is a member of CalPERS which is a defined benefit plan that provides a monthly retirement allowance for eligible employees
- NLACRC offers two (2) deferred compensation plans - 457 and 403(b)
- Participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off – Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness, and sabbatical time
- Holidays – NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the year
- Most positions are offered a hybrid – remote option
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
