What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Eastridge?
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce management solutions, committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are looking for an Accounting Specialist for a nonprofit organization providing childcare and youth services.
Key Responsibilities
- Record, reconcile, and monitor family fees and accounts for childcare, infant care, and preschool programs.
- Manage and track third-party subsidized payments, including attendance sheets, payment schedules, and invoices.
- Determine and calculate eligible discounts, including reduced fees, multiple enrollments, and staff discounts.
- Record, reconcile, and monitor contract and grant revenues.
- Process and record all incoming payments, including cash, checks, credit cards, and electronic transactions.
- Perform cash management duties, including account reconciliation, bank deposits, and daily monitoring of bank activity.
- Follow up with parents on payment schedules and past-due accounts to ensure timely collections.
- Assist with audit requirements, document management, and special projects as needed.
- Maintain compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and organizational policies.
Qualifications
- Education: Associate degree in accounting or related field preferred; a minimum of three years of experience may substitute for a degree.
- Experience: Strong mathematical skills with experience handling a high volume of accounts receivable.
- Preferred: Experience in nonprofit accounting.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, and Outlook.
- Other Skills: Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities.
- Communication: Strong follow-up and customer service skills for working with parents, staff, and third-party administrators.
- Transportation: Access to reliable transportation required.
Work Environment
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, with flexibility for after-hours or weekend work during high-volume periods.
- Hybrid Work: This position may be eligible for a limited hybrid work schedule.
Benefits: Use this link bit.ly/4cGUQSh to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees. From time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.
Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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