Accounts Receivable Specialist

Learning Care Group•Novi, CA

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About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Specialist reviews family ledgers, processes payments, reconciles accounts, and resolves billing issues. The role supports accurate financial records, timely payments, positive working relationships with center directors and field leaders, and the organization’s cash flow and accounting operations. It helps maintain financial integrity and accurate, timely, and compliant billing for services provided to families. The position supports Center Directors and District Managers with billing issues, reviews financial reports, processes refund requests after approval, identifies and codes third-party deposits, and distributes deposit reports to schools. It also troubleshoots school payment and billing issues using point-of-sale and payment management applications. Compensation is listed at $25–$26 per hour, with eligibility for a Support Central bonus program based on annual company performance.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least two years of experience in customer service, accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury, or a related field.
Experience using financial and treasury applications, such as point-of-sale systems, treasury management tools, and payment processing applications.
Strong customer service and follow-up skills with internal and external customers.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Time management and organizational skills, with the ability to meet established deadlines.
Attention to detail, reliability, problem-solving ability, and capacity to make decisions with limited guidance.
Ability to identify and resolve issues and present information clearly.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to work well with others and be self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or equivalent in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.
Understanding of the early childhood education or childcare industry, or experience in retail or another transactional environment that prioritizes the consumer experience.

Responsibilities

Support Center Directors and District Managers with billing issues, including payment corrections and applications, point-of-sale processes and procedures, and third-party actions.
Review daily and/or weekly financial reports and process exceptions and corrections as needed.
Monitor customer refund requests and process them after approvals are completed.
Identify and code third-party deposits using Excel and Treasury tools.
Prepare and distribute deposit reports to appropriate schools and provide feedback and assistance with issues.
Troubleshoot school payment and billing issues using point-of-sale and payment management applications.
Foster accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer service.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Support Central bonus program based on annual achievement of company performance.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Pre-paid legal services, pet insurance, and identity theft protection.
Eligibility to participate in the 401(k) retirement plan after 30 days of employment.
Company match on elective 401(k) deferrals after one year of employment.
Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement.
Childcare discount available to all employees.
Corporate partner discounts.
Paid time off through a Flexible PTO plan, with no set accrual for vacation or sick time.