Accountant, Accounts Receivable

American Bankers Association

$90K — $98K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required
  • 3-5 years of related experience
  • Experience with high-volume transaction processing
  • General Ledger experience
  • Strong understanding of GAAP principles
  • Proficient in Financial Management Systems, especially Workday and Nimble AMS
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Apply payments in membership and accounts receivable using Nimble AMS
  • Process ACH and wire payments within system
  • Handle credit card payments submitted outside of Nimble AMS
  • Deposit checks and maintain Unapplied Receivable log
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts for accuracy
  • Oversee financial operations for the VEBA plan
  • Address customer inquiries related to accounts receivable

Benefits

  • Work within a dynamic finance team
  • Engage with internal and external customers
  • Gain exposure to various accounting technologies
  • Contribute to financial reporting and auditing processes
  • Develop problem-solving skills through diverse responsibilities
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Position Overview: The Accountant, Accounts Receivable (AR) is responsible for performing activities to support the timely and accurate maintenance of detailed accounts receivable records through an automated system.

The Accountant, AR will apply ACH, wire, check, and credit card payments to balances in the Association Management System (AMS). This role will also process credit card chargebacks and issue past-due invoices to customers through the AMS while providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Finally, the Accountant, AR performs reconciliations of various general ledger accounts, supports collection efforts through follow-up calls, and manages financial operations related to the VEBA account, including the preparation of financial statements and audit schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

Receipts/Payment Recording and Maintenance:

Apply payments received in membership, accounts receivable, and lockboxes in Nimble AMS

Apply ACH and wire payments in Nimble AMS

Apply credit card payments that are submitted outside of Nimble AMS

Deposit checks

Maintain Unapplied Receivable log

Work with business units to locate orders for/resolve unapplied receipts

Verify Check/Lockbox log

Review and process Credit Card Merchant chargebacks

Upload invoices into various customer-specific payment platforms to ensure timely processing in adherence to client requirements

Financial recordkeeping related to Accounts Receivable:

Perform daily exports of Nimble batches and import into Workday for posting

Record monthly credit card fees to the general ledger via journal entry and submit any required journal entries

Reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness

Process adjustments against customers' accounts in Nimble as needed

Other: 20%

Oversee the financial operations for the VEBA plan, including monthly reconciliations, preparation of financial statements, and development of audit schedules. Partner with HR to collect data required for accurate financial reporting

Prepare journal entries - including recurring and adjusting, monthly allocations, and reclassifications to support accurate financial close processes

Maintain a detailed accrual tracking schedule to ensure completeness and accuracy for the year-end-close

Other duties as assigned

Customer Service:

Address customers' needs as they relate to Accounts Receivable inquiries, including monitoring ABAReceivable inbox and responding to customers' inquiries

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in accounting required

3-5 years of related experience; General Ledger experience; Experience with high-volume transaction processing; Experience with reconciling general ledger accounts

Ability to work with various accounting systems

Understanding GAAP principles and financial reporting

Exceptional attention to detail required

Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities while maintaining an organized workload and meeting deadlines

Ability to work well within teams as well as independently

Experience with Financial Management Systems required, experience with Workday and Association Management Software (AMS)/Enterprise Relationship Management Systems preferred; Nimble AMS strongly preferred

Ability to adapt to various accounting/banking applications

Word, Excel and similar desktop software experience

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate effectively with customers, both verbally and in writing; strong communication skills required

Adaptable to change

Strong sense of accountability and integrity

Target base salary for the role:

$90,000 - $98,000.00

Salary Band Range:

$70,905.00 - $99,300.00 - $127,695.00

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