Specialist, Collections & Accounts Receivable

The J • Overland Park, KS

2d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist, Collections & Accounts Receivable is responsible for organizing and managing the accounts receivable functions related to specific program activities and ensuring that all payment receipts are accounted for timely and accurately. This individual will spend most of their time following up with customers who need to update their payment information and those with past-due accounts.

Requirements

• Communicate and interact effectively with others in a professional manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, documentation skills
• Organized, accurate, and detail-oriented
• 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Ability to analytically research and solve complex problems
• Strong time management skills and understanding a sense of urgency
• Ability to adapt and master new software quickly
• Maintain confidentiality
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word and 10-key by touch

Responsibilities

• Utilize effective communication skills to interact with customers, address payment inquiries, and follow up on past-due accounts.
• Prepare and send monthly invoicing for all program departments and agencies.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports to identify outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments.
• Determine proper designation for receipt of checks and electronic deposits to make sure that all payments are properly recorded in the appropriate information systems.
• Process manual journal entries into the general ledger accounting system.
• Prepare and analyze general ledger account reconciliations which includes both bank accounts and other accounts.
• Cover duties of other team members within the accounting department.
• Prepare appropriate audit support schedules.
• Assist with other projects as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed