Finance Specialist - Accounts Receivable

Description

The Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC) is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Finance Specialist to join the Finance team. This role is responsible for accurately and efficiently processing, recording, and reconciling revenue transactions, including payments, deposits, and donor-related activity. The Finance Specialist ensures proper coding, documentation, and compliance with the organization’s policies while providing responsive support to staff, donors, and customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• •Process daily incoming cash, checks, credit card payments, and electronic fund transfers.
• •Record all revenue transactions in the general ledger and sub-ledgers with correct class and restriction tagging (restricted vs. unrestricted funds).
• •Match and batch daily deposits for transport or remote bank submission.
• •Reconcile daily cash receipt logs with bank deposits and payment processor reports.
• •Coordinate with the Development team to reconcile donation databases with accounting software.
• •Verify donor restrictions, special campaign codes, and pledge fulfillments.
• •Assist in generating timely data for donor acknowledgments and tax receipts
• •Ensure compliance with all AYCC policies and procedures.
• •Foster a work environment that’s inclusive, as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.
• •Interact with and respond to inquiries from employees and managers.
• •Work effectively with and create relationships with donors, and customers.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• •Proven ability to complete accounting transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• •Flexibility to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• •Ability to manage multiple projects and shift priorities as needed.
• •Create and/or maintain physical and electronic filing systems.
• •Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• •Strong computer literacy including spreadsheet/database programs.
• •Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• •Ability to maintain confidentiality.

WORK SCEHDULE: Part-time, 15-20 hours per week; Flexible with most work hours to be performed Monday through Friday during business hours.

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• •HS diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
• •Two years of practical, progressively responsible accounting processing experience or related education and experience in a related field.
• •Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Outlook (advanced knowledge preferred).

EXPERIENCE:

• •Minimum of at least two years’ experience with computerized accounting software (preference given to QuickBooks Online).
• •Customer service experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer