Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Whitwell

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a large service organization. This position is ideal for someone who excels in high-volume transaction processing, maintains strong accuracy across multiple funding streams, and can keep financial records organized in a compliance-driven environment. The role centers on applying incoming payments, maintaining documentation, and assisting with reporting and audit-related requests while managing a large number of active programs and sub-programs.

Responsibilities:

- Process a high volume of financial entries with accuracy and consistency across numerous active departments and multiple entities.

- Apply incoming electronic fund transfers to the correct accounts, grants, or funding categories based on established coding and documentation standards.

- Record and post receipts in the accounting system while ensuring each transaction is properly supported and traceable.

- Maintain detailed financial documentation to meet compliance requirements and support internal recordkeeping needs.

- Assist with fund-based reporting activities and provide organized financial information when summaries are needed.

- Gather records and research historical transactions in support of audits, year-end activities, and compliance reviews.

- Contribute to special projects as assigned, including tasks tied to accounting process updates.

- Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders to resolve payment allocation questions and ensure funds are assigned correctly.

Requirements

- Experience in accounts receivable with a strong focus on cash application and payment posting.

- Ability to manage large volumes of data entry while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

- Knowledge of fund accounting principles and experience working with multiple funding sources or program-based accounting structures.

- Familiarity with electronic fund transfers and reconciling incoming payments to the appropriate accounts.

- Ability to maintain organized documentation for compliance, audit support, and financial record retention.

- Experience using accounting systems; exposure to Sage Intacct is preferred.

- Comfortable preparing or assisting with reports and handling ad hoc financial research tasks.

- Proficiency in document coding and tracking supporting records across multiple transactions.

** All candidates must undergo drug and background screening for consideration

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