Staff Accountant Consumer Accounts Receivable

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:

• Post Payments (All Amalgamated Deposits, SIBN, and when necessary, assist payment poster with manual payments) Accounting Software – Business Central.
• Monthly reconciliation of all receivables and assist with allowances when needed.
• Back up for A/R Payment poster (Business Central).
• Void consumer checks.
• Review breakdown of daily deposits on payment receipts spreadsheet both for checks and electronic payments.
• Maintain electronic filing system saved to K Drive folder.
• Respond to emails and phone calls timely.
• Reconcile consumer accounts.
• Assist in all audits providing proof of payments and back up (internal and external).
• Review and approve RPWs and adjustments.
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and active promotion of the ICL values and goals.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, written communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Intermediate to Excellent PC skills, including MS Office experience, including Excel (spreadsheets), Word (word processing) & PowerPoint and accounting and billing software such as Business central, Dynamic or QuickBooks.
• Ability to multitask consistently meets 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 assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

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