What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant position at NAACP?
POSITION TITLE: Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant, Finance
LOCATION: HQ Baltimore, MD
TRAVEL: Some
POSITION SUMMARY
The Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting the Assistant Controller with the finance and accounting activities. This position is responsible for ensuring that all cash receipts (online platforms, lock boxes, credit cards, etc) are processed timely, customer invoices are created accurately, and that journal entries are recorded according to daily/monthly/annual close deadlines. This role will also support the Finance and Accounting team with the financial statement audits.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Process and record daily cash receipts across multiple entities and multiple donation platforms.
- Prepare customer invoices timely and accurately.
- Review cash receipt activity for invoice payments and post against open invoices.
- Manage and respond to disputed transactions.
- Investigate unknown deposits with assistance from finance team members.
- Follow all internal controls related to all accounting functions/processes to include accounts receivable and general ledger accounting.
- Support the annual financial statement audits of the NAACP and its affiliates.
- Provide strong customer service on an individual basis or through team members by responding to all inquiries in an accurate and timely manner from internal and external individuals.
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Professional Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required;
- A minimum of 1-3 years of work experience in finance/accounting, preferably with general operations of a non-profit entity
- Knowledge of basic accounting concepts and procedures including account reconciliation.
- Ability to manage high-volume workload within a deadline-driven environment
- Ability to understand organizational and accounting related workflows and processes;
- Strong technical, critical thinking, problem solving, and investigative skills
- Ability to work well with fellow team members;
- Strong computer aptitude skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office products preferred.
