AR Staff Accountant

Company: CCSWW
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Overview$18.64 - $23.31 HR/DOE--Under the direction of the Assistant Accounting Director, the AR Staff Accountant is responsible for all aspects of accounts receivable, contract billing, and collection and cash receipts.-- This AR Staff Accountant will be assigned to Accounts Receivable. Duties include preparation of billing for state and federal contract to comply with contract requirements, insurance companies and individual customers.-- Generate management reports as needed and prepare of accounts receivable data for computer input.Responsibilities

• Prepare billing documents and invoices for submission to various funding sources. Ensure timely submission of invoices to facilitate agency cash flow.-- Maintain, prepare, and/or collect data necessary to prepare accurate and timely billings.
• Post/code deposit information to the accounts receivable subsidiary ledger. Follow up on payment discrepancies with the various funding sources.-- Monitor receivable balances and issue refunds pursuant to agency policy.
• Review invoices/billing documents for compliance with contract requirements related to revenue reimbursement. Tracks and monitors receipt of authorizations required by funding sources.-- Prepares information for programs to facilitate the authorization process.
• Maintain billing and cash receipt files.
• Maintain aged receivables listing. Ensure the Assistant Accounting Director and Program Managers receive accurate and timely reports on a monthly basis for management decision making purposes.-- Monitor aged receivables and facilitate the collection of past due accounts.-- Provide billing and payment history information to program staff upon request.
• Maintain accurate client history information of billings and cash receipts through the subsidiary accounts receivable system.
• Reconcile receivable, cash receipt, and revenue balances to the general ledger on a monthly basis and resolve any reconciling items in a timely manner. Prepare and post accounts receivable, cash receipt, and revenue journal entries to the general ledger.
• Write off past due accounts as requested and approved by the Assistant Accounting Director or Program Manager.
• Assist in providing information related to receivables, cash receipts and revenue for the annual regional offices audit.
• Assumes any other responsibilities as may be reasonably assigned.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • AA in Accounting or equivalent experience in academic training.
  • 3 years experience working in the accounting field.
  • Demonstrated ability to function as a member of a team.
  • Strong computer skills especially in Windows, Excel and accounting software packages
  • Good communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a busy/diverse environment.
  • Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment.
  • Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services
  • Support and contribute to a creative, collaborative and respectful environment that promotes teamwork
  • Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations----PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:--
    • Bachelors degree in Accounting
    • Experience with Accounts Receivable and General Ledger.
    • Property Management accounting experience
    • Experience working in a non-profit environment.Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPlease let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.----

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