Job Opportunity: Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Accounts Receivable Specialist works in the Accounting Office and oversees the billing and collection for Temple Chai, the Religious School, and the Early Childhood Center. This person is responsible for managing incoming payments and properly tracking them into the appropriate systems to maintain accurate bookkeeping records. This is a part-time position for approximately 25 hours per week. 
Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable:

• Process all incoming payments – deposit checks, process ach and credit card payments.
• Coordinate with Early Childhood Center staff on billing for the school.
• Maintain monthly ach and credit card automatic payment batches for Temple Chai membership and Religious School payments.
• Record payments in appropriate accounts in membership and accounting systems.
• Follow up and resolve all declined payments.
• Answer inquiries regarding account and payment status.
• Research and resolve misapplied payments.
• Research discrepancies between membership and accounting software.
• Collect and maintain proper supporting documentation for all payments. 
• Maintain accounts receivable files and records.

Accounting Office:

• Assist with monthly account statements.
• Assist with year-end donor receipts.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management. 

Administrative Support:

• Answer telephones at Temple Chai as needed.

Qualifications:

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to move and/or set up tables, chairs, boxes or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs

Education/Skills:

• College coursework in accounting (Preferred)
• Accounts Receivable experience – 1 year (Preferred)

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Temple Chai is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Questions or to Apply: Please submit cover letter and resume to Business Office Manager Virginia Kelly at vkelly@templechai.com.