Accounts Receivable Specialist

Application Deadline: 12 April 2024

Department: CRCNA - Finance & Administration

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Compensation: $24.75 / hour

Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Analyze and decide appropriate treatment for a variety of deposits and exercise appropriate judgment in situations with unclear or incomplete information, but also know when to ask for help.
2. Prepare accurate deposits of all non-gift payments.  These include product sales, advertising revenue, pension payments, and other miscellaneous deposits.  Produce system reports to validate entries.
3. Monitor invoice aging reports and initiate collection procedures as needed.
4. Review and resolve all over payments that create unapplied cash on account. 
5. Process all deposits to the banks using remote deposit processing and preparing cash deposits,  when necessary.  Post totals into provided spreadsheet for use in the daily cash analysis.  Maintain current files of deposits and billings in a professional manner.  
6. Research any NSF checks and report findings to the Treasury Manager.
7. Prepare and post all on-line credit card payments, wire transfers received, and other EFTs to the general ledger.
8. Generate billings and invoices according to the established schedule or as needed for various agencies.
9. Gain a full understanding of the various software systems used in Finance as they relate to Accounts Receivable processing, deposits, credit card activity, product sales, advertising. 
10. Work with the Customer Services Department and with the Canadian Office to resolve issues regarding customer credit and account status.
11. Provide account information as needed to Finance Managers and work closely with the General Ledger Department staff for account reconciliation and out of balance items.
12. Provide excellent service to internal and external customers by giving them the information they need or connecting them with the appropriate area.
13. Exercise appropriate levels of confidentiality for customer credit card information.
14. Provide back-up assistance to others in the treasury team. 
15. Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE:

1. Able to support the mission, vision, values of the CRCNA.
2. Demonstrated ability to accurately record financial information and balance receivable accounts.
3. Demonstrated understanding of accounting systems.
4. Demonstrated ability to work with multiple systems and exercise appropriate judgment.
5. Demonstrated excellence and skill in research and problem-solving.
6. Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, MSWord, Google Docs and Google Sheets.
7. Ability to maintain positive relationships and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and constituents 
8. Disciplined, self-motivated, and able to work effectively with supervisors regarding priorities and workload.
9. Have or be willing to acquire a working knowledge of the Christian Reformed Ministries.

1. Some college coursework, Associate's degree, or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
2. Demonstrated on the job experience in accounts receivable required.
3. Experience in finance/accounting systems Sage Intacct, Concur, Causeview, and Elan is preferred.  

Why Work for the CRCNA?

• Work-Life Balance
• 36 hour work week
• Full-Time Flexible Work Arrangements 
• Generous Vacation and Holiday Time
• Embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Benefits include Health, Welfare, & Retirement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Contributing to an organization that is making an impact in the world