The Salvation Army

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Locations US-NY-Suffern
Job ID
2025-13889
Category
Accounting
Compensation Min
USD $25.00/Hr.
Compensation Max
USD $32.00/Hr.
Type
Regular Full-Time

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing the accounts receivable process, ensuring timely collection of payments, and maintaining accurate financial records.

 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Receive, count, and prepare income for deposit. When requested or necessary, provide handwritten receipts to the donor/payee.
  • Work with other CFOT personnel and cadets to verify receipt of income.
  • During kettle season, working with another member of the Finance Department, verify the kettle income count and prepare it for deposit.
  • Take all deposits to the bank. During kettle season or other periods of high cash income, at least two individuals should transport the deposits to the bank.
  • File receipts, backup documentation, and deposit tickets in chronological order.
  • Enter deposits into Serenic, ensuring that the coding is correct.
  • Enter receipts for wire transfers from THQ or other locations into Serenic.
  • Create billings for commands/individuals as instructed by the Assistant Director of Business or Senior Accountant and email them in a timely manner.
  • Email monthly accounts receivable statements and backup to all commands/individuals with an outstanding balance.
  • Maintain files of all accounts receivable billings, including appropriate backup, should questions arise.
  • File all backup information as per SA policy.
  • Complete monthly bank reconciliations for a payroll account. Provide a copy to the Assistant Director of Business and the Senior Accountant so that appropriate corrections can be made.
  • Review corporate credit card transactions in Smart Data for cardholders as assigned. This function also serves as a backup for reviewing cardholder transactions assigned to other Finance staff members in their absence or when needed during high-volume time periods.
  • After ACH transactions are processed through the bank website, enter all ACH wire information into Serenic, ensuring that it is coded correctly and entered in a timely manner.
  • Prepare monthly reconciliations of Accounts Receivable accounts for review by the Assistant Director of Business or Senior Accountant.
  • Maintain the schedule of Officers’ Household Help for review in compliance with current Minute/Policy and Procedures.
  • When time permits, review check vouchers to verify that all necessary documentation and approvals are attached.
  • Train other members of the department to serve as backup for A/R.
  • Serve as backup for A/P as needed and provide training for new A/P employees as needed.
  • Other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in accounts receivable or related financial roles.
  • Strong skills for effective communication with clients.
  • Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies.
  • Proficient in data entry with a high level of accuracy.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

 

One year college or technical school and/or one to three years of related experience.

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