Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job DetailsJob Location: Business Office - Northbrook, IL 60062Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: AccountingPosition:                    Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location:                    Northbrook

Supervisor:                Finance Director

Schedule:                  Monday through Friday / 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

FLSA Classification: Full-time / Exempt / Salary

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist supports Keshet’s day-to-day receivable and billing operations, helping maintain accurate financial records while providing excellent customer service to families and community partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Process and post payments, tuition, donations, and program revenue accurately
Maintain accounts receivable records and assist with collections follow-up
Prepare bank deposits and assist with monthly reconciliations and reporting
Support billing for programs, school districts, and state agencies
Assist families with payment plans and financial assistance processes
Collaborate with Finance, Development, and Program teams to ensure accurate records across systems
Provide timely, professional, and compassionate communication with families, donors, and stakeholders
Support audits, month-end processes, and other finance-related projects as needed
Other duties as assigned

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:


Associate’s degree or equivalent in Accounting
Experience in accounts receivable (or accounts payable)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.


ANY KNOWLEDGE IN THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS WOULD BE HELPFUL: QuickBooks, Donor Perfect Online (Fundraising), Therap (Adult program billing), ROCS (state billing system), FACTS Management (tuition collection + assistance application), CampMinder (Camp inTouch) – registration + payments

Keshet offers a robust Employee Benefit Program which includes:


Affordable healthcare plans
Dental
Vision
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
401k plan with employer matching contributions
Holiday Pay
Paid Sick Time
PTO
Tuition reimbursement


ABOUT KESHET

Keshet is a one-of-a-kind organization that brings classroom experiences, camps, sports, residential, social, and vocational activities for 600 people with disabilities each year. From the very start, Keshet has grown alongside our participants, creating a community of belonging where people of all abilities learn, play, work, live, and grow together. 

Today, Keshet continues to flourish, with over 75 programs in the Chicago and Wisconsin area, four residential homes, 200 dedicated staff and lay leaders, dozens of community and corporate partners, and thousands of engaged donors around the world. Nurtured by respect, creativity, tenacity and unconditional love, Keshet makes a powerful difference in the lives of each child and adult with disabilities, their families, the community and beyond.