Collections & Accounts Receivable Clerk

Jewish Community Center of Greater KC; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The J in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Specialist for Collections & Accounts Receivable to manage AR for program activities and ensure all payments are recorded accurately and timely. You will follow up with customers to update payment information and address past-due accounts.

You will prepare monthly invoicing for all program departments, monitor aging, and ensure proper designation for checks and electronic deposits in the accounting systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word and 10-key by touch

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers to address payment inquiries and follow up on past-due accounts.
• Prepare and send monthly invoicing for all program departments.
• Monitor AR aging reports to identify outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments.
• Determine receipt designation for checks and electronic deposits to ensure proper recording in systems.
• Process manual journal entries into the general ledger.
• Prepare and analyze general ledger reconciliations including bank accounts.
• Cover duties of other team members in the accounting department.
• Prepare audit support schedules and assist with other projects as requested.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Excel

10-key by touch

Job description

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

The Specialist, Collections & Accounts Receivable is responsible for organizing and managing the accounts receivable functions related to specific program activities and ensuring that all payment receipts are accounted for timely and accurately. This individual will spend most of their time following up with customers who need to update their payment information and those with past-due accounts.

Essential Functions

• Utilize effective communication skills to interact with customers, address payment inquiries, and follow up on past-due accounts.
• Prepare and send monthly invoicing for all program departments and agencies.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports to identify outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments.
• Determine proper designation for receipt of checks and electronic deposits to make sure that all payments are properly recorded in the appropriate information systems.
• Process manual journal entries into the general ledger accounting system.
• Prepare and analyze general ledger account reconciliations which includes both bank accounts and other accounts.
• Cover duties of other team members within the accounting department.
• Prepare appropriate audit support schedules.
• Assist with other projects as requested.

Requirements

• Communicate and interact effectively with others in a professional manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, documentation skills
• Organized, accurate, and detail-oriented
• 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Ability to analytically research and solve complex problems
• Strong time management skills and understanding a sense of urgency
• Ability to adapt and master new software quickly
• Maintain confidentiality
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word and 10-key by touch

Physical Requirements

This position primarily works in an indoor, office, and desk environment. The job involves constant sitting (though standing up as desired is also an option), repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination to operate computer, mouse, keyboard or similar equipment for data entry and related daily work. Also includes frequent talking and hearing to communicate ideas with coworkers.

About The J

The J is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The J is Shabbat-Observant Friendly.

The mission of The J is to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy based on Jewish values, heritage and culture. The J operates on these values:

• Welcoming + Inclusive - We are welcoming, inclusive and nurturing. We invite all to join us in making connections and lifelong friendships.
• Building Community - We believe in the strength of community and we seek to cultivate a sense of belonging in all we do.
• Enriching Mind + Body + Soul - We help individuals live a physically, intellectually, and emotionally healthy lifestyle.
• Passing on Jewish Culture + History - We celebrate and pass on the values, culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish people.
• Treat Others As You Wish To Be Treated - We treat everyone with respect, dignity and loving kindness.