Accounting Specialist - Accounts Receivable

$46,800 - $51,480/Yr

Fresno Chaffee Zoo - Fresno, CA

Full-time

Fresno, CA

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About the position

The Accounting Specialist - Accounts Receivable is responsible for providing general accounting and clerical support, ensuring accurate financial records, and assisting with various accounting tasks as assigned by the Controller and General Accountant. This role involves customer service, invoice management, and participation in audits, contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service to employees and customers.
• Effectively performs special assignments and projects as requested by the Controller and General Accountant.
• Participates in the annual audit by generating reports and gathering information, as requested by the Controller and General Accountant.
• Reconciles and enters daily cash receipt journal entries.
• Prepares bank deposits when cash and checks are received.
• Prepares and records invoices.
• Tracks open invoices for school visits, sends invoices to schools, and processes payments when received.
• Facilitates payment of invoices due by sending invoice reminders and contacting customers.
• Reconciles the accounts receivable to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Assists and prepares month-end close entries, as requested by the Controller and General Accountant.
• May be cross-trained to perform additional functions as needed.

Requirements

• A minimum of an associate's degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office package is required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vision insurance