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City of Plantation

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST

City of Plantation, Plantation, Florida, United States

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This is a non‑exempt position which is responsible for general office work including a variety of clerical tasks learned through previous experience or on the job training. The employee will be responsible for balancing and depositing city funds, billing, and cash receipting. An excellent level of attention to detail, organization, and customer service skills is a must.

Employees are hired as AT‑WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Responsibilities

Balance, reconcile, and deposit incoming daily city funds.

Process daily invoices, journal entries, and integration files from city departments.

Create and apply cash receipt payment batches.

Reconcile and invoice Police Detail billing hours, apply and monitor payments.

Send customer files to collections.

Upload posted invoice files to be sent to customers.

Create credit and debit memos; process voids, journal entries, refunds, wires, and bank transactions as needed.

Reconcile and keep in good condition all assigned General Ledgers in a timely manner.

Perform other related work as required and directed.

Handle cashiering, receptionist duties, answer and send out email inquiries, and general office duties and computer usage.

Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of Accounts Receivable processing and mechanics.

Extensive knowledge of Cash Receipts and receivables recording.

Experience with billing and receiving payment procedures.

Experience with processing wires and bank transactions including NSF transactions.

Extensive knowledge of Excel and Word required.

Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic.

Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

Knowledge of office computer software and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to prepare bank deposits; maintain various Accounts Receivable logs; validate, sort and post checks; review payment checks; process receipts and payments.

Ability to pay close attention to detail.

Ability to organize work in a timely manner.

Ability to follow instructions and complete work assignments timely and correctly.

Ability to make arithmetic computations/tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed.

Ability to input and update data and information into standard keyboard computer input terminal; accurately handle cash transactions.

Ability to adhere to tight schedules and still maintain work quality.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, City officials and the general public.

Ability to offer high customer service in general.

Ability to work in a fast‑pace environment.

Excellent typing and clerical skills.

Desirable Experience and Training

Graduation from a standard high school or an equivalent recognized certification.

Some experience in data entry, general office or related clerical work.

Any equivalent combination of education, training or experience may be considered.

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