Accountant, Accounts Receivable

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 checksMaintain Unapplied Receivable logWork with business units to locate orders for/resolve unapplied receiptsVerify Check/Lockbox logReview and process Credit Card Merchant chargebacksUpload invoices into various customer-specific payment platforms to ensure timely processing in adherence to client requirementsFinancial recordkeeping related to Accounts Receivable:Perform daily exports of Nimble batches and import into Workday for postingRecord monthly credit card fees to the general ledger via journal entry and submit any required journal entriesReconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completenessProcess adjustments against customers' accounts in Nimble as neededOther: 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 reportingPrepare journal entries – including recurring and adjusting, monthly allocations, and reclassifications to support accurate financial close processesMaintain a detailed accrual tracking schedule to ensure completeness and accuracy for the year-end-closeOther duties as assignedCustomer Service:Address customers' needs as they relate to Accounts Receivable inquiries, including monitoring ABAReceivable inbox and responding to customers' inquiriesRequirements:Bachelor's degree in accounting required3-5 years of related experience; General Ledger experience; Experience with high-volume transaction processing; Experience with reconciling general ledger accountsAbility to work with various accounting systemsUnderstanding GAAP principles and financial reportingExceptional attention to detail requiredAbility to effectively handle multiple priorities while maintaining an organized workload and meeting deadlinesAbility to work well within teams as well as independentlyExperience with Financial Management Systems required, experience with Workday and Association Management Software (AMS)/Enterprise Relationship Management Systems preferred; Nimble AMS strongly preferredAbility to adapt to various accounting/banking applicationsWord, Excel and similar desktop software experienceExcellent problem-solving skillsAbility to communicate effectively with customers, both verbally and in writing; strong communication skills requiredAdaptable to changeStrong sense of accountability and integrityTarget base salary for the role:$90,000 - $98,000.00Salary Band Range:$70,905.00 - $99,300.00 - $127,695.00American 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.