AP Specialist (on site)

TEMPLE BETH EL OF BOCA RATON•Boca Raton, FL

3d•$65,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently searching for a Staff Accountant / AP/AR Specialist who will be responsible for working with the Accounting Manager and Chief Financial Officer in all activities related to the recording of accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions and other accounting activities such as mailing statements, making bank deposits, account reconciliations, responding to member and vendor inquiries and accounts receivable collection calls. Temple Beth El of Boca Raton is the largest and most vibrant congregation in our area. Throughout our history we have sought to create a spirit of warmth, intimacy and vitality in all that we are and do, maintaining a culture of understanding work ethic and dedicated staff members. We strive to build a sense of community and improve the world around us. We are growing and excited to add team members like you to join our team.

Requirements

Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and with a team
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Mail merge
Ability to maintain composure and exercise good judgment even under pressure
Ability to maintain confidentiality
2+ years of relevant experience
Experience with QuickBooks is preferred
Experience working with the public via telephone and email
Ability to read and interpret financial reports, documents such as budgets, financial statements, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to create and write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively with managers, employees and at times with members of the organization.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple functions simultaneously in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

B.A. degree in accounting or in similar fields is preferred
Experience with ShulCloud is highly desired

Responsibilities

Assist with the recording of accounts and pledge receivables including but not limited to Early Learning Center and Religious School registrations, Membership, Mausoleum, scholarships, contributions and caterer.
Receive and record all Temple payments from all sources including mail, the Temple’s cloud-based accounts receivable system, the Temples point-of-sale systems and other websites
Prepare and record bank deposits.
Respond to members’ questions regarding their Temple accounts.
Contact families with declined credit cards or other account related issues.
Associate public transactions on Temple’s cloud-based accounts receivable system to member accounts
Prepare and mail monthly statements to Temple members, Mausoleum owners, Early Learning Center families and donors’ who have pledge payments due.
Support the reconciliation of deposits to the bank account for monthly reconciliation
Prepare journal entry for payments received that are not recorded in Temple’s cloud-based accounts receivable system
Assist with annual global billing
Prepare and mail annual donor receipts.
Process accounts payables and reimbursements through the Temple’s online systems and ensure that every invoice has been coded and approved by the appropriate staff member.
Process accounts payable payments. If necessary, mail payments and file associated back-up
Prepare and mail Form 1099 to relevant vendors.
Other duties as assigned by the CFO.