Accounts Receivable Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for ensuring that all cash receipt functions required by the agency are prepared/performed accurately, completed, and filed within required deadlines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Support Contracts in pulling and following up on documentation for audits when needed (Emergency Transitional & HOPWA)
• Batch Checks and give them to GL for Deposit when needed
• Print and send out Statements once a month when needed
• Prepare Overpayment report for entitlements
• Post checks, money orders, PA checks etc. (Consumer deposits made to TD Operating acct)
• Apply credits in Payment Application
• Account inquiries and rent adjustments (RPW)
• Prepare Rent Arrears aged report and rental arrears meetings
• Void Consumer Checks (Non-sufficient Checks)
• Request 10 Day Notices from Lawyers and assist with lawyer’s request
• Assist with allowance when adjustments are necessary.
• Review and approve RPWs and apply adjustments
• Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Committed to the active promotion of the ICL values and goals.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills 
• Excellent interpersonal communication, written communication, presentation, and organizational
• Intermediate to Excellent PC skills, including MS Office experience, including Excel (spreadsheets), Word (word processing) & PowerPoint and accounting and billing software.
• Ability to multitask, consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise good judgement
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to understand and adhere to all corporate compliance and other regulatory requirements governing the functions of the position. Undertakes special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

An Associated Degree plus a minimum of 2-year bookkeeping/accounts receivable experience.  Must have experience with Windows-based accounting software as well as working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.