Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist
Finance Department

Starting at $53,171 - $63,000/year
Salary negotiable (within range) - based on qualifications

Excellent medical, vision, and dental coverage effective date of hire
Retirement plan includes 401a and Health Savings Plan with employer contribution

The Finance Department is responsible for the books of entry for the assets, liabilities, equities, revenues, and expenditures of the City of Troy. All funds are monitored for accuracy and proper accounting methods, ensuring appropriate internal controls are in place.

DUTIES

• Reconcile daily cash receipts to ensure accuracy and timelines of the recording of accounts receivables and revenues in the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annually, and non-recurring billing invoices for City customers.
• Reconcile Water & Sewer transactions and adjustments on a daily basis.
• Respond to inquiries from customers regarding their accounts in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain historical records and filing system for accounts receivable, customers, and other finance department functions.
• Prepare schedules and assist the Controller as needed.
• Reconcile purchasing card transactions and match receipts to the monthly statements.
• Assist with payroll administration.
• Exercise independent judgement and discretion with sensitive and/or confidential information encountered.
• Develop effective working relationships with internal staff/departments and external vendors/entities.
• Manage challenging customer interactions and expectations effectively and professionally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in accounts receivable or similar area of finance.
• May consider applicants with an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, high focus on Excel.
• Knowledge of basic principles of bookkeeping, accounting, and finance.
• As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must pass a background check and pre-employment physical including drug screen, including marijuana.

PREFERENCES

• Experience with Tyler Technology Logos.net (New World) software.
• Experience working in a municipal financial environment.
• Experience with general ledger account review and reconciliation.
• Experience reviewing and verifying accounts receivable/accounts payable transactions for accuracy.
• Experience in preparing and processing payroll.
• Experience with grant administration.
• Experience in managing procurement card accounts.

HOURS

Forty (40) hours per week.
Monday through Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm.

APPLY

Applications are available online at www.troymi.gov/jobopenings

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Troy is committed to providing equal opportunity employment to all applicants. The City of Troy will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal and law.