Entry Level Accounts Receivable Specialist

Right At School provides safe, engaging, and meaningful in-school and extracurricular programs to enrich the lives of students, give parents peace of mind, and enable schools to focus on their academic mission. This is a unique opportunity to join a committed team focused on accuracy, problem-solving and supporting the financial well-being of the organization while positively impacting the lives of families and educators across the country.
This role will offer a salary range of:
$50,000.00-$55,000.00 annually
About the Role:
We are seeking an Accounting Specialist to support the Accounts Receivable and subsidy billing processes. The successful candidate is a self-starter, passionate about executing their work with a high degree of attention to detail, with proven experience in problem-solving, You will work cross-functionally, collaborating with multiple teams to support the Accounts Receivable processes and government subsidy billing. Your partnership with the Subsidy Manager will drive collaborative efforts and support data integrity while you support the Accounting function in resolving inquiries and assist in audits, reporting and projects. To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate a deep sense of resourcefulness, attention to detail, and a solution-based mindset all while flexing your skills in Excel and delivering accurate, efficient and complete results. You will report directly to the Accounting Manager.
What You’ll Do and Achieve:
Manage Accounts Receivable processes, including:
Creating and Sending Account statements
Following up on Collection inquiries
Assisting with invoice creation
Support the end-to-end process of government subsidy billing, including
Calculating subsidy billing balances
Reconciling Monthly accrual amounts
Cash application processes
Act as the liaison between the Subsidy Manager and the Accounting department to ensure data integrity
Work with government agencies to resolve billing discrepancies
Assist with annual financial audit and annual tax return
Collect and process physical mail received in office
Ad hoc reporting and projects as assigned
Requirements
What We’d Like You to Have:
Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years work experience, preferably in an administrative, customer service, or accounting function
A resourceful self-starter mindset with a proven record of taking initiative and ownership over processes
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and highly communication-driven team environment
Ability to apply problem-solving skills independently and complete effective research as needed
Proven track record of accurate and on-time delivery of responsibilities with exceptional time-management skills
Proficiency in Excel and Google Workspace
QuickBooks or NetSuite experience is preferred
Strong ability to effectively communicate
Benefits
Why Work For Us:
We offer competitive compensation, benefits and other flex perks
Free childcare! Enroll your eligible children in any Right At School after school program tuition free so that you can focus on your career knowing your children are in good hands!
Options for planning your future:
401K offered to all employees after six months of employment as well as coaching and guidance from certified financial coaches.
An online and mobile HR platform where you can access your info with easy-to-use tech
A work environment that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming to all!
Here at Right At School, our commitment to equal opportunity runs deep. We really mean that. In order to achieve
Our goals, we need to work hard to create a diverse workforce so we can reach as many students, parents, and
Schools as possible. We embrace the uniqueness in everyone and we encourage each individual to be their true
Selves. Your age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, vet status, gender
Identity are valued here. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Come as you are.