Accounts Receivables Claims Specialist

Path of Life Ministries•Riverside, CA

5d•$25 - $28

About The Position

Path of Life Ministries (POLM) is a 501(c)(3) organization serving people experiencing homelessness in the greater Riverside area. Its strategy is to provide an integrated system of care that helps individuals and families move from crisis to stability and self-sufficiency. The Accounts Receivables Claims Specialist performs accounting functions under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer and processes nonprofit claims for government grants and contracts. The role also helps coordinate work that keeps POLM programs compliant with fiscal and contractual policies and guidelines. This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours that may vary. The stated pay range is $25.00–$28.00 per hour.

Requirements

Nonprofit experience is necessary.
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Knowledge of finance principles and financial reporting.
Technical accounting skills.
Proficiency in QuickBooks.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Previous general accounting experience.
Employment eligibility verification and successful completion of background screening are required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred in accounting, finance, or a related major.

Responsibilities

Prepare or create monthly, quarterly, and annual invoices or claims for multiple funding sources, with supporting documentation and other requested billing materials.
Process, review, and evaluate invoices and claims for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with agency policies and regulatory standards.
Deliver billings, reports, contracts, and other correspondence as needed.
Assist with assigning funding sources to employee wages each month, ensuring correct account, class, and job coding according to monthly billings.
Review funding-source balances and budgets monthly with the CFO to support timely, budgeted expenditure of program funds.
Assist with corrections and adjustments to processed billing identified during monthly audits.
Assist with grant monitoring and audits, including the annual fiscal audit.
Assist the CFO with monthly closing procedures and documentation to comply with fiscal policies and internal and external grant requirements.
Research accounts receivable inquiries as needed.
Prepare correspondence and forms, letters, reports, and memos using the MS Office Suite as needed.
Organize and maintain office files and records.
Assist with daily bank and Post Office runs and claim delivery as needed.
Assist with receiving, date-stamping, and distributing mail as needed.