Accounts Receivable Assistant

Reporting to and collaborating with the Manager, Finance Support, responsible for performing data entry and providing transactional support for Accounts Receivable operations within the USNH Financial Operations Center

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receives standard cash items and third-party payments, including currency, credit card payments, and check payments; provides cash, check, and ACH receipts; posts and reconciles payments to business unit ledgers; and prepares cash receipt records for deposit with cashier’s office; performs typical “point-of-sale” data transfer operations as needed

• Creates and disseminates standard invoices for internal and external payments and corrects and adjusts invoices as necessary

• Performs standard debt collections, billing, and payment monitoring for business units across the System and follows up on outstanding payments

• Reviews credit balances, refunds, adjustment, and claims denials and reconciles, corrects, and applies adjustments to billing records

• Balances daily batches and reports and prepares standard income reports and statistics; maintains logs, enters and balances account data in ledgers, and generates typical statistical summaries as required

• Assists in identifying and investigating low-level payment delinquencies, such as referral for collection or charge-offs

• Identifies and addresses typical errors, issues, and other discrepancies regarding payment receipts and billing and provides resolution of administrative problems and inquiries

• Handles, routes, and processes sensitive and confidential documents and other information utilizing professional judgment and discretion and following relevant protocols

• Maintains knowledge of USNH systems, policies, and procedures related to accounts receivable operations and adheres to established standards and protocols for managing workstreams

• Performs related duties, as assigned High school diploma or equivalent required

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 or more year(s) of professional experience relating to accounting, accounts receivable, or finance; completed degrees and/or relevant certificates may be substituted for experience if applicable

• Ability to interact with standard technology platforms (e.g., word processing, data entry, email, internet browsing, etc.)

• Capacity to quickly learn navigation of an automated accounting system

• Knowledge of basic mathematics and problem-solving skills

• Ability to interpret and work with typical financial data, perform basic calculations, and draw conclusions where necessary

• Ability to read and understand typical vendor invoices, payment entries, and other standard financial records

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to communication clearly, concisely, accurately, and professionally, both verbally and in writing

• Strong interpersonal skills and desire to work in a collaborative environment with System and institutional leaders, as well as colleagues in other financial affairs departments

• Openness to 360-degree feedback and desire to learn and grow continuously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

• Relevant credentials for accounting or finance (e.g., Certified Financial Analyst)

• Familiarity with standard accounts receivable practices, general accounting principles, and relevant regulations

• Experience operating in a shared service setting

• Experience working for a tax-exempt organization

• Knowledge of and/or direct experience with Workday systems

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

EEO Statement

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