Accounts Receivable Specialist: Accurate Billing & Payments

Simpson University; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson University is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support the Finance Department by processing payments, recording receipts, and maintaining accurate AR records across campus.

The role collaborates with campus departments to ensure proper coding, deposits, and reconciliation with the general ledger, supporting month-end close and financial reporting. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field preferred.
• 1–2 years accounts receivable or accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; proficient with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process and post daily payments, deposits and other receipts.
• Prepare invoices and monitor outstanding accounts receivable.
• Research unidentified deposits and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Reconcile accounts receivable activity to the general ledger.
• Process adjustments, refunds and corrections as needed.
• Maintain organized documentation and supporting records.
• Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate with departments to code receipts correctly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field preferred.

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP accounting system

Job description

Simpson University is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support the Finance Department by processing payments, recording receipts, and maintaining accurate AR records across campus.

The role collaborates with campus departments to ensure proper coding, deposits, and reconciliation with the general ledger, supporting month-end close and financial reporting. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.