Accounts Receivable Specialist

$53,171 - $63,000/Yr

City Of Troy - Troy, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Troy, MI

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Accounts Receivable Specialist position within the Finance Department of the City of Troy is responsible for managing the city's accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate recording of revenues, and maintaining financial records. This role involves reconciling cash receipts, preparing billing invoices, and responding to customer inquiries, all while adhering to proper accounting methods and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily cash receipts to ensure accuracy and timeliness 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a high focus on Excel.
• Knowledge of basic principles of bookkeeping, accounting, and finance.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• 401(a) retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance