Accounting Specialist

Role Overview

• Responsible for performing a variety of accounting duties and responsibilities including all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Reviews, verifies and reconciles vendor invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy.
• Processes, analyzes and reconciles vendor payments.
• Calculates, reconciles and processes overpayments and underpayments to vendors for retroactive rate adjustments.
• Assists vendors with billing and payment related inquiries.
• Provides customer service to vendors and internal staff.
• Provides training and support to vendors on proprietary software and invoicing procedures.
• Analyzes, reconciles and manages trust accounts and subsidiary ledgers.
• Completes third party benefits applications and reporting.
• Prepares and processes contracts with residential vendors.
• Responds to inquiries related to third-party benefits and trust accounts.
• Manages accounts receivables and reconciles accounts.
• Completes assessments for various programs in accordance with governmental legislation and internal policies and procedures.
• Prepares written communication of assessments and responds to inquiries.
• Assists with internal staff trainings on policies and procedures for fee programs.
• Provides resource information and customer support to consumers and internal staff related to fee programs.
• Performs general department support and work including data entry, filing, scanning, opening mail, and general clerical tasks.
• Maintains accounting files and records.
• Prepares and maintains various spreadsheets and reports.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent in accounting or related field from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in accounting or related field from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 2 or more years of accounting related experience.
• Knowledge of basic general accounting principles and practices, accounts payable and accounts receivable systems, and general office practices.
• Ability to operate a computer and enter data accurately.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills.
• English.
• Spanish helpful, not required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• NLACRC pays the full cost of coverage for certain Medical plans for employee only.
• Dental Insurance – NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care expenses.
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for eligible dependent care expenses.
• No cost Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance for employees.
• No cost Vision plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement plan
• NLACRC is a member of CalPERS which is a defined benefit plan.
• NLACRC offers two (2) deferred compensation plans
• 457 and 403(b).
• Participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Paid Time Off – Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness, and sabbatical time.
• Holidays – NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Most positions are offered a hybrid – remote option.
• Professional Development Opportunities & Growth.