Federation Job Opening: Cash Accounting Specialist

Federation is now recruiting for the full-time position of Cash Accounting Specialist for the Fiscal Department. This position reports to the Assistant Controller.

About the Cash Accounting Specialist Position

Under general supervision of Assistant Controller, the Cash Accounting Specialist processes payments for all assigned accounts and prepares bank deposits as needed.

The Cash Accounting Specialist is a full-time position working 40 hours a week, reports to the Assistant Controller and is part of a dedicated fiscal team. The ideal candidate has previous accounts receivable experience and a familiarity with bookkeeping procedures.

Essential Job Functions

1. Records all lockbox deposits and mail deposits daily.
2. Applies payments to donor’s pledge accounts.
3. Researches payment related questions.
4. Processes credit card payments and credits as needed.
5. Maintains Credit Card Schedule of recurring payments.
6. Prepares daily report of web credit card transactions and reconciles to Web Processor report.
7. Prepares journal entries and applies payments for Web Transactions
8. Prepares adjustments to donor accounts as needed.
9. Prepares routine journal entries.
10. Prepares weekly collection report.
11. Prepares account reconciliations as needed.
12. Prepares excel import to CRM system.
13. Files and processes all work related materials regularly.
14. Interacts professionally on a regular basis with staff.
15. Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or directed.

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Minimum 3 years previous experience in an office environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

1. Experience with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, with internet use.
2. High attention to detail, follow-up, self-motivated, proactive and solution focused.
3. Ability to maintain established record-keeping system and office procedures.
4. Ability to express self effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
5. Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with staff in a personable and professional manner.
6. Ability to work independently with general direction.
7. Maintains a high level of energy and a consistent positive attitude.
8. Ability to manage high volumes of work at peak times of year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business.
• 3 years in accounting or bookkeeping position

Position offers competitive salary, benefits, and a great work environment.

If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to careers@jcfcleve.org.