Accounts Receivable Specialist

Children's Services of Roxbury, Inc. is a community-based, non-profit organization that began in 1968 as Roxbury Children's Services. In 1990, Roxbury Children's Services re-organized as Children's Services of Roxbury, Inc. (CSR) and in 2005, merged with United Homes For Children. Today, CSR strives to provide high quality services to economically disadvantaged children, youth, families, and individuals thereby promoting and strengthening family life and individual growth. The agency provides a wide spectrum of programs over four core areas of service: youth and family supports, early education and care, emergency and transitional housing, and behavioral health services. With close to 6,000 children and families served annually, 350 staff, and offices located in Roxbury, Tewksbury, Worcester and Northampton, CSR is regarded as one of the largest, minority-operated human service providers in Massachusetts.
Job Summary:
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for billing and collections of agency revenues. This includes contract billings, commercial billing, account reconciliation, aging and general record keeping, and assisting with the general financial operation of the agency.
Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly billing to contract agency and enter billing in accounting system.
• Prepare bank deposits and/or enter cash receipts in accounting software.
• Maintain internal and external communication to ensure timely billing and collection.
• Monitor aged receivables and maintain collection efforts.
• Cross reference agency database to ensure contract compliance.
• Provide support for Third Party Insurance Billing/Collections
• Provides support to the Business Office on an as needed basis.
• Maintain appropriate financial and program records to ensure accurate billing and payment history for each individual account used by funding sources.

• Review the monthly aging reports for distribution to the VP of Finance.
• Perform any duty as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS NEEDED:
Successful candidates will be required to have:

• No less than four years' experience in Accounts Receivable and bookkeeping in a computerized environment.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required. Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills. Must be detailed oriented. Strong Microsoft Office skills: including Word and Excel required.
• Familiarity with at least one accounting software package. Must have excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Full vaccination against Covid-19.

BENEFITS
· Paid vacation, personal and sick leave
· Health, vision and dental insurance
· Employer paid disability and life insurance
· 401K plan
· Access to free, on-line CEU approved educational courses
· Employee discounts program providing discounts on thousands of products and services
· Work with a professional, dedicated, and compassionate team of people
· Help continue the important work of changing and saving lives