Accounts Receivable Specialist

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Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Cleveland United States

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist performs various accounting and bookkeeping functions to support the Finance Department. This position enters daily cash deposits into the ERP accounting system, responds to inquiries, research unapplied payments, prepares and executes financial transactions, and maintains account records. This position reports to the Assistant Controller.

The firm has one available position in either Austin, TX; Atlanta, GA; Cleveland, OH; Dover, OH or Portland, OR. Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss available options with your recruiter.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Respond to and resolve all Accounts Receivable inquiries from clients, employees, and Partners

Review unapplied payments on a recurring basis

Prepare and enter daily deposits into the ERP accounting system

Maintain and resolve support queue inquiry tickets related to Accounts Receivable

Prepare and maintain accurate records of refunds and late fee and invoice write-off adjustments

Prepare and submit documentation for accounts to send to collections

Process client credit card payments

Follow-up on client accounts that have non-deliverable email addresses

Additional ad hoc duties and projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite, in particular with Excel, as well as experience using accounting software systems

Sound understanding of financial concepts and ability to perform calculations for a variety of transactions

Superior organizational and follow-through skills, performing work accurately with strong attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate or bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting plus 1-3 years of related accounts receivable or payable experience and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience. Associate degree or college level coursework in accounting is preferred. Prior experience working in a professional services firm a plus.

Why work with us?

Our firm is committed to providing our people with opportunities to excel professionally. We believe in the importance of a welcoming work culture and quality work-life integration to support our staff as we grow together.

We’re leading the way to a better future of work culture.

Increased number of paid holidays per year

Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions

Flexible working hours and work arrangements

Remote and hybrid opportunities

Expanding Social Impact department for a healthy, happy, inclusive and productive workplace

The benefits of joining our team

Strong growth opportunities

Competitive benefits package

401(k) package with firm profit-sharing

Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan

Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration

Dress for your day policy

Resources of a national firm

Compensation: $46,000 to $51,000 depending on experience.

Get to know us better!

Hello! We’re Novogradac & Company LLP, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 800 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.

Novogradac & Company LLP is one of the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.

Ready to learn more?

To be considered for this position, interested candidates MUST apply via our company website: https://www.novoco.com/careers

Novogradac & Company LLP offers a progressive work environment, competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k).

Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.