Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) Looking for Accountant (AR) (Job #218) ($63,659 – $70,245) at West Sacramento, CA  Full Time

General Purpose:

Under general supervision of the Accounts Receivable Manager, this role maintains RCAC’s accounts receivable function. Ensures the accurate preparation and monitoring of invoicing customers, recording payments, and reconciling accounts. Monitors outstanding invoices, follows up on overdue payments, and communicates to resolve any billing issues.

Specific job goals, objectives and tasks are established for each employee as part of the annual evaluation and work plan process. The statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all qualifications, responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processes timely and accurate billing for each funder and maintains communication with the internal and external customers.
• Follow-up with managers to ensure vouchers get submitted and completed so invoices can be processed.
• Works with managers and the grants and contracts team on invoice corrections.
• Updates and maintains Master Contract list log to track progress.
• Follows up on collection of unpaid grants receivables.
• Researches and resolves payment discrepancies.
• Coordinates contract reporting and provides follow-up on billing related items with internal departments.
• Applies accounts receivable cash payments in accounting system to include coding daily check deposits to appropriate accounts.
• Generates age analysis to monitor account details for non-payment, delayed payment, and other irregularities.
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepares internal and external reports related to accounts receivable.
• Analyzes grants and contracts receivable general ledger (GL) account.
• Checks, analyzes, updates, and informs necessary staff of assigned account codes and schedules.
• Conducts periodic self-audits for assigned accounts and prepares reports.
• Prepares files and worksheets required by external auditors during annual financial audit or contract/funder audit.
• Verifies and processes computerized reports and financial documents.
• Establishes, maintains, and updates files, databases, records, and other documents; develops and maintains data, and performs routine analyses and calculations in the processing of data for recurring internal reports.
• Establishes and maintains an effective filing and retrieval system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised:

• No supervisory responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications and Necessary Requirements:

• EQUIVALENT combination of education and experience can meet minimum qualifications.
• EDUCATION: Associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance that meets the minimum requirements ($100,000/$300,000) of RCAC corporate liability policy.
• EXPERIENCE: Two years of accounts receivable experience. Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office programs.
• Must pass a background investigation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting.
• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including working in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, Portable Document Format (pdf), presentation software (such as PowerPoint), and PC-based computerized accounting software.
• Database, data entry, and records management skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to accurately compile, post, verify, and maintain computerized and/or manual records and files.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet established timelines.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in verbal or written format.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• General ledger accounts and reconciliation experience.
• Customer service experience.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Working Conditions:

Work is typically performed in an office with a moderate noise level. Evening and/or weekend work may be required.

RCAC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employees and job applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status, or any other status protected by law. RCAC strives to reflect the diverse constituencies that the organization serves.

RCAC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employees and job applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status, or any other status protected by the law. RCAC strives to reflect the diverse constituencies that the organization serves.