Accounts Receivable Clerk, Diocese of Allentown

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN
Secretariat for Administration
Position Description

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Clerk (Temporary position)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reporting Functions: Reports to Controller

Job Function: Assist with accounting functions with the Accounts Receivable manager to support the finance department within the Diocese. Completes special projects and other assignments, as directed.

Hours: 21-35 hours per week (3 - 5 days)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide accounting and related support to Accounting Receivable Manager in the Finance Department
  • Open and sort mail, pull out checks for Accounts Receivable Manager.
  • Prepare, posts, verifies, and records checks from parish, schools, cemeteries, special learning centers, and other sites within the Diocese, related to Accounts Receivable.
  • Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.

• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Print and distribute disbursement checks.
• Research inquiries regarding paid and unpaid invoices.
• Filing, copying, scanning, and organizing.
• Proficient computer skills Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Conditions of Employment
Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church in regard to matters of faith and morals.

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma, some college courses including accounting.

Other Requirements:

• All safe environment checks and/or clearances must be in place prior to employment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Physical Demands: The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear both in person and by telephone; frequent use of equipment that includes repetitive motions and computer eye fatigue. Occasionally required to reach and lift with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment; Temporary position.

• Normal workdays are Monday through Friday. Normal work hours are open for discussion between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm - total from 21-35 hours per week (3 - 5 days per week)

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume via iSolved or to the following:

Diocese of Allentown
Attn: Human Resources Generalist
P.O. Box F
Allentown, PA 18105-1538
resumes@allentowndiocese.org

OR

FAX: 610-439-7693
No phone calls please.

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