Accountant, Accounts Receivable

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american bankers associationWashington (DC)

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Other Accounting Services

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$90,000 - $98,000.00

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About the role

Accountant, Accounts Receivable (AR) The Accountant, Accounts Receivable (AR) is responsible for performing activities to support the timely and accurate maintenance of detailed accounts receivable records through an automated system. The Accountant, AR will apply ACH, wire, check, and credit card payments to balances in the Association Management System (AMS). This role will also process credit card chargebacks and issue past-due invoices to customers through the AMS while providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Finally, the Accountant, AR performs reconciliations of various general ledger accounts, supports collection efforts through follow-up calls, and manages financial operations related to the VEBA account, including the preparation of financial statements and audit schedules.

Key Responsibilities: Receipts/Payment Recording and Maintenance:

Apply payments received in membership, accounts receivable, and lockboxes in Nimble AMSApply ACH and wire payments in Nimble AMSApply credit card payments that are submitted outside of Nimble AMSDeposit checks
Maintain Unapplied Receivable log
Work with business units to locate orders for/resolve unapplied receipts
Verify Check/Lockbox log
Review and process Credit Card Merchant chargebacks
Upload invoices into various customer-specific payment platforms to ensure timely processing in adherence to client requirements
Financial recordkeeping related to Accounts Receivable:
Perform daily exports of Nimble batches and import into Workday for posting
Record monthly credit card fees to the general ledger via journal entry and submit any required journal entries
Reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
Process adjustments against customers' accounts in Nimble as needed
Other: 20%Oversee the financial operations for the VEBA plan, including monthly reconciliations, preparation of financial statements, and development of audit schedules. Partner with HR to collect data required for accurate financial reporting
Prepare journal entries including recurring and adjusting, monthly allocations, and reclassifications to support accurate financial close processes
Maintain a detailed accrual tracking schedule to ensure completeness and accuracy for the year-end-close
Other duties as assigned
Customer Service:
Address customers' needs as they relate to Accounts Receivable inquiries, including monitoring ABAReceivable inbox and responding to customers' inquiries

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in accounting required 3-5 years of related experience; General Ledger experience; Experience with high-volume transaction processing; Experience with reconciling general ledger accounts
Ability to work with various accounting systems
Understanding GAAP principles and financial reporting
Exceptional attention to detail required
Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities while maintaining an organized workload and meeting deadlines
Ability to work well within teams as well as independently
Experience with Financial Management Systems required, experience with Workday and Association Management Software (AMS)/Enterprise Relationship Management Systems preferred; Nimble AMS strongly preferred
Ability to adapt to various accounting/banking applications
Word, Excel and similar desktop software experience
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, both verbally and in writing; strong communication skills required
Adaptable to change
Strong sense of accountability and integrity

Target base salary for the role:$90,000 - $98,000.00 Salary Band Range:$70,905.00 - $99,300.00 - $127,695.00 American Bankers Association (ABA) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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