Accounts Receivable Specialist

California State University, Northridge•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$4,570 - $6,658•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Accounts Receivable Specialist prepares and posts receivables, processes payments, reviews aging accounts, supports collection activities, reconciles financial data, researches discrepancies, prepares journal entries, completes closing activities, supports audit reporting, and helps ensure compliance with university policies and procedures. Prepares and posts University Accounts Receivable, including intercompany Accounts Receivable such as campus chargebacks, eMOUs, work study, Invoice Requests for Auxiliaries, Individual Reimbursed Time Request (IRT) in OnBase, and Payroll Accounts Receivable invoices. Analyzes and reviews the University and Payroll Accounts Receivable aging. Prepares and provides the HR Department with the monthly University and Payroll Accounts Receivable reconciliations and aging. Ensures accounts receivable modules are equal to the general ledger. Completes GAAP audit schedule requests related to accounts receivable, which includes GAAP accounts receivable footnotes and various queries and schedules as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Equivalent to four years of full-time, progressively responsible accounting experience that has provided the applicant with the required knowledge and abilities listed OR any equivalent combination of college education in a job related field and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Comprehensive knowledge of financial record-keeping methods, procedures, and practices.
Ability to interpret university and government rules and regulations.
Ability to reconcile financial data and reports accurately.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
Ability to exercise considerable judgment, initiative, and independence to achieve results.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to maintain effective working relationships with campus and external customers.

Responsibilities

Prepares and posts University Accounts Receivable, including intercompany Accounts Receivable such as campus chargebacks, eMOUs, work study, Invoice Requests for Auxiliaries, Individual Reimbursed Time Request (IRT) in OnBase, and Payroll Accounts Receivable invoices.
Analyzes and reviews the University and Payroll Accounts Receivable aging.
Prepares and provides the HR Department with the monthly University and Payroll Accounts Receivable reconciliations and aging.
Ensures accounts receivable modules are equal to the general ledger.
Completes GAAP audit schedule requests related to accounts receivable, which includes GAAP accounts receivable footnotes and various queries and schedules as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.