Accounts Receivable Specialist Jobs in Bay Area Community Services Oakland, CA

The Accountant - Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely management of customer billings, analysis and problem, collections and resolution of outstanding receivables balances and the application of payments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares, reviews and distribute customer billings.
• Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
• Posts revenues by verifying and entering transactions.
• Verifies accuracy of invoices by reconciling billings to the general ledger.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Review A/R aging to ensure compliance.
• Account reconciliation.
• Maintain accounts receivable customer files and records.
• Investigate and resolve customer inquiries.
• Perform collections of past due receivables.
• Resolves customer accounts by examining payment plans and payment history to determine if collection letters need to be sent out on delinquent accounts.
• Researches and negotiates billing reduction claims.
• Summarizes receivables by maintaining customer’s accounts receivable account, verifying totals, and preparing reports.
• Maintains good relations with customers and funders.
• Assists other accounting areas when required.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Competencies:

• Knowledge of general accounting procedures.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organized and good problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work in fast paced environment.
• Maintains a customer service and strength-based orientation. Embraces diversity in all aspects.
• Works well with others and behaves professionally and ethically while developing professionally.
• Is adaptable and open to change and new information; adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Adjusts rapidly to new situations warranting attention and resolution.
• Ensures confidentiality with respect to organizational or client information and data.
• Expresses facts and ideas verbally and in writing in a clear, concise and organized manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications of Word, Outlook and systems–based documentation platforms.
  
  

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Associate Degree in Accounting plus three  years of general accounting experience. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to learn to work with different accounting software programs, particularly the MIP Accounting System.
• Healthcare/vulnerable client employer, verified COVID vaccination required.