Accountant, Accounts Receivable

American Bankers Association; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

American Bankers Association (ABA) is seeking an Accountant, Accounts Receivable to support timely AR records in an AMS environment. You will apply diverse payments, manage credit card processing, and assist with reconciliation and VEBA accounting.

The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and close collaboration with internal teams. Responsibilities include posting ACH/wire payments, maintaining AR logs, and handling journal entries for accurate month-end close.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 3–5 years of related accounting experience, including general ledger.
• Experience with high-volume transaction processing and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Familiarity with Nimble AMS, Workday and AMS/ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of GAAP principles.

Responsibilities

• Process receipts and apply payments in Nimble AMS and AMS workflows.
• Record and reconcile general ledger activity and post to Workday as needed.
• Maintain VEBA-related financial statements and audit schedules.
• Prepare journal entries and support month-end close.

Skills

General Ledger experience

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Nimble AMS

Workday

Association Management Software (AMS)

Excel

Word

Job description

Want to work for a great Organization?

The American Bankers Association is the banking industry's champion. Joining ABA makes you part of a team that:

• has Extraordinary People - ABA experts are the "go to" sources for bankers, policy makers and the media for credible information and insights for the banking industry.
• has Unmatched Scope and Scale - ABA's unparalleled information and services keep members current, knowledgeable and prepared.
• is Impact-Driven - ABA has a proven record of bringing about positive change for our members and the industry. We take action and achieve results. Plus competitive pay, an outstanding benefits package, a convenient DC location, a professional collegial work environment and an opportunity to work on issues of national significance equals a winning combination!

Employer of Choice

ABA is recognized with a 2025 Great Company Culture Award and 2025 Great Place to Work designation!

Job Description

Position Overview

The Accountant, Accounts Receivable (AR) is responsible for performing activities to support the timely and accurate maintenance of detailed accounts receivable records through an automated system.

The Accountant, AR will apply ACH, wire, check, and credit card payments to balances in the Association Management System (AMS). This role will also process credit card chargebacks and issue past-due invoices to customers through the AMS while providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Finally, the Accountant, AR performs reconciliations of various general ledger accounts, supports collection efforts through follow-up calls, and manages financial operations related to the VEBA account, including the preparation of financial statements and audit schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Receipts/Payment Recording and Maintenance

• Apply payments received in membership, accounts receivable, and lockboxes in Nimble AMS
• Apply ACH and wire payments in Nimble AMS
• Apply credit card payments that are submitted outside of Nimble AMS
• Deposit checks
• Maintain Unapplied Receivable log
• Work with business units to locate orders for/resolve unapplied receipts
• Verify Check/Lockbox log
• Review and process Credit Card Merchant chargebacks
• Upload invoices into various customer-specific payment platforms to ensure timely processing in adherence to client requirements

Financial Recordkeeping Related To Accounts Receivable

• Perform daily exports of Nimble batches and import into Workday for posting
• Record monthly credit card fees to the general ledger via journal entry and submit any required journal entries
• Reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Process adjustments against customers' accounts in Nimble as needed

Other: 20%

• Oversee the financial operations for the VEBA plan, including monthly reconciliations, preparation of financial statements, and development of audit schedules. Partner with HR to collect data required for accurate financial reporting
• Prepare journal entries – including recurring and adjusting, monthly allocations, and reclassifications to support accurate financial close processes
• Maintain a detailed accrual tracking schedule to ensure completeness and accuracy for the year-end-close
• Other duties as assigned

Customer Service

• Address customers' needs as they relate to Accounts Receivable inquiries, including monitoring ABAReceivable inbox and responding to customers’ inquiries

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• 3-5 years of related experience; General Ledger experience; Experience with high-volume transaction processing; Experience with reconciling general ledger accounts
• Ability to work with various accounting systems
• Understanding GAAP principles and financial reporting
• Exceptional attention to detail required
• Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities while maintaining an organized workload and meeting deadlines
• Ability to work well within teams as well as independently
• Experience with Financial Management Systems required, experience with Workday and Association Management Software (AMS)/Enterprise Relationship Management Systems preferred; Nimble AMS strongly preferred
• Ability to adapt to various accounting/banking applications
• Word, Excel and similar desktop software experience
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, both verbally and in writing; strong communication skills required
• Adaptable to change
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity

Target Base Salary For The Role

$90,000 - $98,000.00

Salary Band Range

$70,905.00 - $99,300.00 - $127,695.00

Equal Opportunity Statement

American Bankers Association (ABA) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.