AR & Collections Specialist

City of Greenville; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Greenville is seeking an Accounts Receivable specialist to perform billings, reconciliations and a variety of technical tasks related to the collections function within the Financial Services Department.

You will prepare invoices, process payments and denials, post journal entries to the general ledger, reconcile balances, assist customers, coordinate daily bank deposits, and produce monthly AR reports while ensuring accuracy and timely responses.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting or closely related field.
• At least three years of related experience in accounts receivable billing, collections, and reconciliation.
• Experience in a governmental setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain centralized billings systems and miscellaneous accounts receivable for all City departments.
• Prepare accounts receivable invoices, monitoring aging of accounts receivable, and prepare monthly past due notices.
• Prepare and post journal entries, charges, and other financial data to general ledger.
• Balance general ledger accounts and establish accounts receivable accounts and codes.
• Reconcile account receivable accounts to the general ledger for accuracy on a monthly and periodic basis.
• Prepare adjusting journal voucher entries to correct any discrepancies.
• Reconcile community loan balances to the general ledger for accuracy.
• Prepare reconciliation and adjusting journal vouchers to correct discrepancies between loans and general ledger.
• Report delinquent account listings and assist in the collection of those accounts.
• Prepare debt setoff reports and communicates with accounting generalist for confirmation of funds.
• Coordinate with various departments to complete annual Medicaid cost report.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Invoicing

Reconciliation

General ledger

Journal entries

Customer service

Financial reporting

Education

Associate's degree in accounting

Job description

The City of Greenville is seeking an Accounts Receivable specialist to perform billings, reconciliations and a variety of technical tasks related to the collections function within the Financial Services Department.

You will prepare invoices, process payments and denials, post journal entries to the general ledger, reconcile balances, assist customers, coordinate daily bank deposits, and produce monthly AR reports while ensuring accuracy and timely responses.