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NYSID Accounts Receivable Specialist, Collections in New York City, New York
Accounts Receivable Specialist, Collections
Description
Summary: The primary responsibility of this position is the collection of services and commodities receivables.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Print and review customer accounts and statements for payment status.
Email or call customers on collection of payment. Document status for expected payment electronically in invoice.
Resend customer invoices as required. If applicable, verify Purchase Order is current and monitor PO balance.
Review contract status utilizing both NYSID’s contract department staff and contract database.
Revise or resend customer invoices as necessary.
Review and resolve customer and member agency inquires and discrepancies.
Enter accurate sales and accounts receivable transactions into computerized accounting system.
Other duties as assigned.
Travel as required.
Qualifications:
The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
High School Diploma or GED, Associates Degree preferred.
Courses in bookkeeping, accounting and computers.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a book keeping or accounting function preferred.
Strong communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and organizational skills.
Proven problem solving and mathematical ability.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced, high volume work environment.
Proficiency with various computer software applications including computerized accounting systems (Great Plains Dynamics preferred), databases, spreadsheets and word processing (preferably Microsoft Office Suite).
Physical Requirements:
The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Nature of job requires considerable computer, keyboard, and mouse usage, walking around facilities and sitting for long periods of time. Must have visual acuity and hearing ability for communicating with others, and gathering and accessing written and computerized information. Ability to access any locations where company business is conducted.
About NYSID:
NYSID is the Non-Profit organization designated by the NYS Education Department under the New York State Finance law to serve New York’s Preferred Source program, which works to provide gainful employment for New Yorkers with disabilities. Rehabilitative agencies throughout New York State which provide support services to individuals with disabilities, choose to become members of NYSID. On behalf of these members, and sometimes in conjunction with private sector partners, NYSID enters into contracts with state and local government agencies for goods and services which disabled New Yorkers create or perform. This position helps to administer the financial end of the contracting process.
Come Join Our Team! We offer medical and dental benefits (80% paid by NYSID), a retirement program (5%+ of gross income), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, group life insurance and other benefits. This is an in-office position. We have been named a Top Work Place, most recently in 2023 by the Albany Times Union.
Email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to administrator@nysid.org We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $17.00-19.00 per hour
Schedule:
37.5 hour work week
Monday to Friday
Work Location: Albany, New York.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health reimbursement account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance