Accounts Receivable Accountant
Full-Time, Exempt
Reports to: Accounting Supervisor
We’re looking to hire an Accounts Receivable Accountant to join our Accounting & Finance Team. This role will perform complex high-volume accounts receivable transactions. Ensure accuracy and efficiency in transactions. Provide general accounting support and reports to the Accounting Supervisor.
In an average week, you can expect to:
- Perform complex high-volume accounts receivable transactions.
- Ensure invoices are generated and billed in a timely manner in accordance with contractual agreements.
- Work closely with other departments to maintain a positive customer experience throughout the billing process to meet deadlines.
- Reconcile traffic software (Allegiance) to accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains).
- Prepare audit schedules, as requested.
What success looks like:
- After 60 days, you will know the revenue cycle, document flow and team member contribution to the process.
- After 120 days, you will understand customer needs, assist project managers in collections and the monthly close process.
You must have:
- Knowledge of accounts receivable and basic general accounting principles.
- Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with careful attention to detail.
- Strong understanding and application of computer technology to efficiently accomplish work, using Microsoft Office programs, and database management software. Knowledge of and ability to use Great Plains accounting software or a comparable package.
You should have:
- College degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or other related field.
- Minimum three years of accounts receivable experience, preferably in a nonprofit or media environment.
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proof of full dosage of a COVID-19 vaccination is required for all positions that will be working onsite, or may reasonably or occasionally be called to work onsite.
About us:
Founded in 1961, WETA is Washington, DC’s leading public broadcasting station. As a PBS and NPR member, we not only serve the DC metro area with our local programming and classical radio station, but also the nation with Washington Week, PBS NewsHour, and our partnerships with Ken Burns and Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Our staff comes from very diverse backgrounds, but we all have one thing in common; we believe in our mission and the service we provide to the public.
We know there are great candidates who may have skills we haven’t thought about. If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. We also encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ people, veterans and people with disabilities.
WETA is an equal employment opportunity employer. WETA does not discriminate against employees or applications on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.