Specialist, Collections & Accounts Receivable

Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City; Leawood (KS); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Retirement plan with employer match

Free family membership to Fitness/Well

Zusammenfassung

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City is seeking a Collections & Accounts Receivable Clerk for a full-time, Monday–Friday daytime schedule. You will manage accounts receivable for program activities, follow up with customers on payment information, and ensure accurate recording of payments.

Responsibilities include invoicing, aging analysis, journal entries, GL reconciliations, and audit support.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word.

Aufgaben

• Interact with customers to address payment inquiries and follow up on past-due accounts.
• Prepare and send monthly invoicing for all program departments and agencies.
• Monitor aging reports to identify overdue balances and follow up on payments.
• Record payments in the appropriate information systems and designate receipt type.
• Prepare and analyze general ledger reconciliations including bank accounts.
• Cover duties of other team members within accounting.
• Prepare audit support schedules and assist with related projects.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

10-key by touch

Jobbeschreibung

Description

The Collections & Accounts Receivable Clerk 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.

Description

The Collections & Accounts Receivable Clerk 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.

Schedule

• Full-Time, Monday-Friday daytime hours, scheduled 40 hours per week

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Retirement plan with employer contribution and match
• Free family membership to the Fitness Center

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.