Cash Accounting Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Cash Accounting Specialist handles various tasks related to donor pledge payments. The primary duties of this position are the payment application to donor pledges, account adjustments, journal entries, and collection reports. This position is responsible for cash application, credit card processing, refunds, lockbox interfaces, daily cash deposits, and other cash duties, and performs special projects as needed.

This position reports to the Director of Investment Pools.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Records all lockbox deposits and mail deposits daily.
2. Applies payments to donor’s pledge accounts.
3. Research payment related questions.
4. Processes credit card payments and credits as needed.
5. Maintains Credit Card Schedule of recurring payments.
6. Prepares daily report of web credit card transactions and reconciles to Web Processor report
7. Prepares Journal entries and applies payments for Web Transactions
8. Prepares adjustments to donor accounts as needed.
9. Prepares routine journal entries
10. Prepares weekly collection report
11. Prepares account reconciliations as needed
12. Prepares Excel imports to CRM system
13. Files and processes all work related materials regularly.
14. Interacts professionally on a regular basis with staff.
15. Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Minimum 1-2 years previous experience in an office environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

1. Experience with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, with internet use.
2. Experience with Adobe Acrobat, specifically knowledge in editing and manipulating documents.
3. High attention to detail, follow-up, self-motivated, proactive, and solution focused.
4. Ability to maintain an established record-keeping system and office procedures.
5. Ability to express self effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with staff in a personable and professional manner.
7. Ability to work independently with general direction.
8. Maintains a high level of energy and a consistent positive attitude.
9. Ability to manage high volumes of work at peak times of year.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Associate’s degree in business.
2. 2 years in accounting or bookkeeping position.
3. Salesforce experience preferred.

ABOUT THE FEDERATION

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland is the only organization in Cleveland that focuses on the health and vitality of the entire Jewish community. For more than 120 years, the Federation has created the critical scale necessary to drive meaningful social change and provide relief in times of crisis in ways no one person or organization could do alone. As Jewish Cleveland’s hub for innovative solutions and collaborative services, the Federation is able to change and improve lives in Cleveland, Israel, and around the world.