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The Cash Receipts Specialist is responsible for general accounting functions including (but not limited to) cash receipts processing, reporting and balancing of cash accounts; account reconciliations; and support of monthly financial reporting processes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsibilities include working closely with the Invoice Processing Specialist by creating the deposit in Accounts Receivable and Cash Receipts for the posting of:
  1. the daily bank deposits within the financial system including the updating of bank cashflows
  2. the interbank deposits for client credits on account within the financial system
• Responsible for weekly management of checks received in the office by recording deposits appropriately in the financial system and completing the bank deposit via the remote capture scanner
• Performs monthly reconciliation of accounts receivable & deferred revenue accounts. Prepares account reconciliations and reports as required including Accounts Receivable aging, and other reports as needed
• Manages cash transfers required between all bank accounts by requesting and recording journal entry transactions appropriately in General Ledger (restricted to unrestricted - fee invoices paid, client refunds, interfunds; student refunds; credit refunds)
• Manages processing of any overpayment and pass through funds received by completing formal requests for payment
• Lead Finance point of contact internally and externally for cash received for invoice payments, for funds supporting programs, and student award refunds
• Completes electronic filing of paid and credited invoices including all supporting documentation
• Maintaining accounts receivable email address including remittance notices and other correspondence
• Backup for verifying and coordinating gift entry accounting with Development team, posting entries to CRM system and balancing gift accounts as needed
• Supports process improvement initiatives across invoicing and cash management functions
• Supports annual audit and Form 990 requirements related to cash receipts role related activities

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; or equivalent work experience
• Strong computer skills; proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams)
• Experience with general accounting processes including cash receipts and account reconciliations
• Ability to communicate with both internal and external customers, listen to and understand information and ideas presented
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, effectively and cooperatively; positive attitude
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail in order to produce the highest quality work, including follow up and follow through
• Strong analytical skills: ability to analyze information and interpret/compare data to choose the best solution
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task by prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with Financial Edge general ledger, accounts receivable, and cash receipts modules
• 3+ years of cash receipts and/or accounts receivable work experience
• Experience with fundraising CRM software such as Microsoft CRM

Full Pay range: Non-Exempt ($17.01 - $21.29 - $25.57)

This is the pay range for our staff in this position, from entry to fully independent and proficient in the role utilizing our propriety systems and processes. The candidate selected for this position will be offered a wage applicable to their background and skill set as aligned to our business.

At Scholarship America, our team members are motivated by our core values: Student Impact, Teamwork, Inclusion and Curiosity. Our vision is to empower an America where those with the most need have the opportunity to thrive through equitable pathways to education and training, and we are seeking fantastic team members to make that happen.

This position can work in a hybrid manner from either our office in Bloomington or Saint Peter, MN requiring to be onsite at least weekly for position responsibilities. Our employees enjoy a team-based, flexible work schedule, allowing them to flex around our core hours of Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Central Time. Scholarship America is committed to our team's work/life balance, and our strong learning and development culture supports knowledge growth and professional development for all employees across foundational and job-specific skills.

Scholarship America offers employees a robust total rewards package, focused on supporting their health and well-being now and in the future. We offer comprehensive choices for insurance (medical, dental, vision, basic life), disability (short-term & long-term), flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care), and a 403(b) retirement fund with a 3% company match.

In addition to schedule flexibility, we also provide paid time away from work (vacation, sick, personal, up to fifteen paid holidays annually), plus employee & dependent educational reimbursement programs which support our overall mission.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

We Have One Passion. Every Student.