Accounts Receivable Billing & Cash Receipts Specialist
Description
POSITION
Accounts Receivable Billing & Cash Receipts Specialist
REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY
Reports to the Accounts Receivable Manager
STATUS
Non-Exempt
RESPONSIBILITIES
Processing of unit rate and cost reimbursement invoicing, assists in coding of payments, cash posting, account reconciliation, aging, general record keeping, working as a team member, and assisting A/R Manager where necessary.
Specific duties will include; but are not limited to:
1) Processing of unit rate contract billing to state agencies and school districts, based upon the assigned contracts/programs.
2) Assist in coding of payments from various in and out of state agencies and local education authorities.
3) Assist in the reconciliation of accounts to ensure accurate billing and cash coding.
4) Maintain appropriate financial and program records to ensure accurate billing and payment history for each individual account for use by funding sources, program managers, business managers, and senior management.
5) Assure compliance with funding source requirements and corporate financial policies and procedures.
6) Expected to meet both internal and external billing and reporting deadlines.
7) Responsible for reviewing Aging Report weekly and participate in a standing meeting with the A/R Manager to review billing issues.
8) Prepare and post General Ledger journal entries, when necessary.
9) Assist internal auditors and auditors from funding agencies in their review of Justice Resource Institute records and assist with the preparation of required financial analysis.
10) Provide substitute role in the absence or over obligation of other team members or corporate personnel.
11) Perform other duties and work on special projects assigned by the Chief Executive Officer, CFO, and Senior Vice Presidents.
12) Respects the dignity and confidentiality of the clients enrolled in any JRI program.
13) Maintain an attitude of cooperation and support for all other JRI staff.
14) Maintain a cooperative attitude toward his/her supervisor.
15) Respond to the changing needs of the agency by assuming new functions appropriate to the position.
BENEFITS:
- Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.
- We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
- Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
- Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
- Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
- Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
- Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
QUALIFICATIONS
- Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to handle complexity & change essential. Strong Windows Word, Excel, and Access database experience; BA Degree, or three years of equivalent hands-on accounting experience in Health Care or Human Services preferred.
- Good judgement and an ability to relate positively and effectively to human services program and state agency personnel.
- Working knowledge of accounting; invoicing forms and procedures for state unit rate and cost report contracts.
- Strong product orientation, clear organization of work; ability to conceptualize projects to ensure the progress and completion of many projects at the same time.
- Ability to work as a member of a management team and to communicate both with staff and with executive personnel.
JRI is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to building and maintaining a diverse community. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Pay Range: $48k-$60k
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Schedule: Monday - Friday