Accounts Receivable Specialist-Junior Accountant - Council for Professional Recognition

JOB SUMMARY

The Council for Professional Recognition promotes improved performance and recognition of professionals in the early childhood education of children ages birth to 5 years old. The Council works to ensure that all professional early childhood educators and caregivers meet the developmental, emotional, and educational needs of our nation's youngest children. The Council for Professional Recognition is seeking a new Accounts Receivable Specialist.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is highly organized and detail oriented. The ideal candidate must excel in record keeping, be a proactive self-starter, and adhere to deadlines. Strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions are essential. The accounts receivable specialist will interact regularly with both Council staff and external customers, ensuring that customer balances are accurate and up to date. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process credit card payments
• Process receipts following established procedures, including posting to customer accounts in database.
• Enter credit card payments into the general ledger.
• Enter received wires into the general ledger.
• Reconcile accounts receivable general ledger account to sub-ledger.
• Resolve all inquiries requested by customers after proper investigation.
• Reconcile EELC sponsorships with EELC staff.
• Produce invoices in Intaact that are not generated through Your Council.
• Record all other credits that appear on bank statements.
• Maintain a paperless filing system of all deposits and reports.
• Investigate unknown cash receipts, maintain reconciliation and remit back to owner as needed. 
• Assist with month end and year end closings.
• Create content and host webinars for agency administrators and other stakeholders.

Key Characteristics and Qualifications:

Education: Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting.

Experience: 1-3 years accounts receivable experience, knowledge of general accounting experience. Knowledge of general accounting procedures, including how to reconcile general ledger accounts to another source. Accounting software knowledge and proficient in Microsoft office products.

Characteristics: Keen attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in invoicing, ledger entries, and reconciliations. Strong analytical skills. Proficiency in accounting software, including general ledger systems and Excel, is essential. Excellent communication and Problem-solving. Organizational skills and deadline oriented. Additionally, excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders is a key characteristic that contributes to success in this role.

Salary:

The posted range for this role is $72,000-$85,000 (This role is budged not to exceed $85,000)