Accounts Receivable Specialist

Center for Human Development; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Fiscal Services team at the Springfield, MA Corporate Office. This full-time, on-site role handles invoicing, cash posting, funder communications, and month-end close activities to support program operations.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of accounting or billing experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency with Excel and accounting software. Non-profit billing experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years accounting or billing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or Associates degree/relevant certifications with additional experience.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations and billing strongly valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, record and submit invoices to funders
• Initiate follow up efforts to collect overdue balances
• Analyze billing submissions, communicate and follow up on billing discrepancies
• Responsible for account reconciliations and data tracking
• Recording of cash receipts and deposits to the bank
• Records journal entries and participates in month end closing procedures
• Assists in annual audit schedules
• Special projects as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associates degree / relevant certifications

Tools

Accounting software

Databases

Job description

The Center for Human Development (CHD), is currently seeking a highly motivated, experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll play a vital role in the accounts receivable aspects of the Fiscal Services department for a large multi-faceted Agency serving people in need of human services.

Your role as an Accounts Receivable Specialist:

The accounts receivable specialist will perform accounts receivable functions including working with our funders, processing of invoices, cash collection, billing reconciliations, record keeping and month end closing processes. The accounts receivable specialist will ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures. Maintains accurate records, including ledgers, journals, receipts, and invoices. Performs administrative and other tasks as needed. Complies with federal, state, and local requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, record and submit invoices to funders
• Initiate follow up efforts to collect overdue balances
• Analyze billing submissions, communicate and follow up on billing discrepancies
• Responsible for account reconciliations and data tracking
• Recording of cash receipts and deposits to the bank
• Records journal entries and participates in month end closing procedures
• Assists in annual audit schedules
• Special projects as assigned

Success Factors:

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of accounting principles, standards and regulations
• Experience working with accounting software and databases
• Experience with Accounts Receivable processes
• Can work independently and collaboratively
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years accounting or billing experience
• Bachelor’s degree or Associates degree/relevant certifications with additional experience
• Experience with non-profit organizations and billing strongly valued

This is a full time on-site opportunity at the Corporate Office in Springfield, MA. The pay rate starts at $55,000/annually.

At Center For Human Development (CHD), Care Finds A Way:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

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