ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TECHNICIAN

• Complies with and supports all Shiprock Associated Schools' policies and procedures.
• Integrates the school philosophy, vision, and mission statements into area of work.
• Greets, public, receives incoming phone calls, date stamps all incoming mail daily.
• Prepares monthly close-outs to ensure consistence and accurate reporting.
• Prepares journal entries as needed to post to general ledger for accurate reporting.
• Receives cash and checks with supporting documentation; counts and inspects cash receipts for correct amounts, payees and endorsements; and restrictively endorses checks.
• Prepares a three-part pre-numbered cash receipt for the amount received. Issues the original to the payer, attaches copy 1 to the supporting documentation, and retains copy 2 in numeric file. Records date of receipt on supporting documentation.
• Reviews supporting documentation for mathematical accuracy, completeness and reconciles it to accompanying cash receipts. If cash receipts do not agree with supporting documentation, resolves difference.
• Verifies all transactions and complies with SASI Financial Policies and Procedures.
• Places cash receipts in cash register, safe, or lock drawer until further processing.
• Prepares the Cash Receipt Summary to reconcile the amount of cash receipts to the cash receipts form. Investigates any difference.
• Prepares a bank deposit slip in duplicate and files the bank deposit slip copy.
• Submits supporting documentation, cash receipt summary and the original deposit slip to Business Manager for review.
• Posts all receivables daily to the general ledger in Infinite Visions.
• Reconciles credit cards statements and deposits and prepares adjusting journal entries on a timely basis. Resolves related issues and problems promptly.
• Maintains files for audit preparation.
• Acts professionally, maintains good attendance, is punctual and dependable.
• Participates in designated trainings and meetings and uses knowledge and guidance from them.
• Presents accurate information and uses clear and effective written and oral communication.
• Prepares reconciliation for credit cards to ensure payments are accurate.
• Assists as necessary with audit reporting during annual audits.
• Safeguards and secures all information with confidentiality.
• Attends all required trainings and related meetings.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth through on-going program trainings, professional developments days, licenses, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned, within your scope of practice.

Experience:

Five (5) years of direct work experience.

Two or more year's successful experience with accounts payable and general ledger.

Education:

Associate Degree in Accounting or Business-related field or five (5) years of direct work experience.

Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Knowledge of inventory/warehouse organization.
• Proficient with Infinite Vision accounting software.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must work with minimal supervisions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and to meet deadlines.
• Must have or able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification and a Navajo Nation food handler's permit.
• Must pass federal background check required per 25 C.F.R. Part 63.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business-related field.
• Bilingual (Diné/English).

The physical demand and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must lift and/or move 50 to 100 pounds, and may assist, move, or restrain students with greater weight when required to intervene in student safety issues. May be required to move light furniture.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, lift, carry, move about, hear, and speak. Employee may require performing extensive work at a computer display terminal.

May be required to break up fights.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, temperature fluctuations, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals commonly used in instruction and/or cleaning. It may be expected that the individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during their duties. The employee may be exposed to infectious disease as carried by students.

The employee may be exposed to bodily fluids and waste while performing duties in life skills, multi-handicapped, and some one-on-one situations.

The employee may be required to travel in school owned or leased vehicles while supervising and assisting students. Overnight travel may be required.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to: walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. May be required to stand for long periods. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions in the Governing School Board approved SASI policies and procedures.

Mental Demands:

There are several deadlines associated with this position. The employee must also multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues.

SASI and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary preference have been fully considered.

Salary : $17 - $21