Burnett is so excited to be partnering with a local nonprofit that focuses on empowering students to stay in school and achieve their goals! They currently have a need in their Accounting Department for an Accounts Receivable Specialists. This will be a Temp-to-Hire opportunity for the perfect candidate!
Summary:
The Accounts Receivable Specialist will provide vital support by assisting in monthly close entries, and journal entries, maintaining accounts receivable, and preparing financial reports. They will work closely with the Accounting Manager and will report directly to the CFO.

Main Duties:

• Maintain all accounts receivable and properly code to grants or programs.
• Maintain and update funder files, including proposals, award letters, contract documentation, and funding records.
• Reconcile accounts and research discrepancies.
• Communicate with clients regarding payment arrangements.
• Enter and record revenue reports, in addition to bank transactions and verified pledges documentation.
• Maintain general ledger and prepare adjusting entries as related to receivable and revenue accounts.
• Prepare and submit grant invoices and grant expenditure reports as scheduled.
• Review and reconcile employee time sheets to ensure compliance with approved grant budget.
• Monitor, track and review grant expenditures for compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, grant guidelines and regulations through its grant year.
• Ensure accurate submission of data.
• Assist in site monitoring visit from the funder as requested.
• Process and record deposit entries to cash log and general ledger.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, research discrepancies and report findings.
• Organize and file digital and paper records in compliance with audit and control procedures.
• Assist with the financial audit by preparing and collecting materials for audit and processing any required adjustments.
• Participate in the CIS team approach to problem-solving and service delivery.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent education.
• Minimum of Two (2) years of Accounts Receivable experience in a similar position is required.
• Accounting experience in a non-profit setting is preferred.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles and practices.
• Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Critical thinker with high proficiency in math.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting systems; experience with MIP Abila Fund Accounting preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, with high initiative and able to work with minimal supervision.

Location, Salary, Hours, etc:

• Role will be 100% onsite at their Southeast Austin office.
• Parking provided.
• Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Salary is $20-$25/hr, DOE.
• Role is temp-to-hire with 90 day contract period.

• Maintain all accounts receivable and properly code to grants or programs.
• Maintain and update funder files, including proposals, award letters, contract documentation, and funding records.
• Reconcile accounts and research discrepancies.
• Communicate with clients regarding payment arrangements.
• Enter and record revenue reports, in addition to bank transactions and verified pledges documentation.
• Maintain general ledger and prepare adjusting entries as related to receivable and revenue accounts.
• Prepare and submit grant invoices and grant expenditure reports as scheduled.
• Review and reconcile employee time sheets to ensure compliance with approved grant budget.
• Monitor, track and review grant expenditures for compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, grant guidelines and regulations through its grant year.
• Ensure accurate submission of data.
• Assist in site monitoring visit from the funder as requested.
• Process and record deposit entries to cash log and general ledger.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, research discrepancies and report findings.
• Organize and file digital and paper records in compliance with audit and control procedures.
• Assist with the financial audit by preparing and collecting materials for audit and processing any required adjustments.
• Participate in the CIS team approach to problem-solving and service delivery