Accounts Receivable Specialist — Billing & Cash Flow

Volunteers-of-America; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers-of-America is seeking an accounts receivable clerk to ensure accurate billing to funding sources and record billing and payments in the general ledger. This role involves journal entries, reconciliations, and maintaining AR reports, with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–3 years AR experience, and strong knowledge of MS Office, Excel, and accounting software. Effective communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in accounting or business preferred.
• 1–3 years accounts receivable experience or similar accounting/office experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and accounting software; good Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients, staff and outside contacts professionally and courteously.
• Enter billings and cash receipts into the accounting system accurately and timely.
• Prepare and process journal entries and reconcile accounts; monitor aging reports.
• Provide information on census and accounts receivable matters to management.

Skills

Effective communication

Cooperative working relationships

Organizational skills

Attention to deadlines

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in accounting or business preferred

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Volunteers-of-America is seeking an accounts receivable clerk to ensure accurate billing to funding sources and record billing and payments in the general ledger. This role involves journal entries, reconciliations, and maintaining AR reports, with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–3 years AR experience, and strong knowledge of MS Office, Excel, and accounting software. Effective communication and organizational skills are essential.