Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Los Angeles, California. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments, maintaining financial records, and supporting the organization's financial operations. This is a Contract to permanent position within a non-profit setting, offering an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while advancing your career.

Responsibilities:

- Process and accurately record tuition payments, grants, and other receivables into the accounting system.

- Reconcile daily, weekly, and monthly payment activities to ensure consistency with financial records.

- Generate invoices and statements, distributing them to students, families, and external partners.

- Monitor aging reports and actively follow up on outstanding balances to maintain healthy receivable accounts.

- Assist in collection efforts while fostering positive relationships with families and program participants.

- Collaborate with finance and administrative teams to resolve discrepancies and correctly code payments.

- Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of student account information and payment activities.

- Prepare detailed reports on receivable trends and account statuses for management review.

- Support compliance and audit requirements by ensuring all records adhere to internal and external standards. Requirements - Demonstrated experience in accounts receivable, billing, or financial administration, preferably in an educational or non-profit environment.

- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse community of students, families, and staff.

- Proficiency in using accounting systems and the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

- Familiarity with cash applications, collections, and billing functions.

- Knowledge of best practices in accounts receivable and cash activity management.

- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive financial information.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible).

FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year.

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