Accounts Receivable Clerk

Summary

Perform all functions related to the recording of receipts and invoicing lessees/locations for multiple parishes and cross-trained, where applicable, in other functional areas within Parish Accounting Services.

• Review bank deposit worksheets for proper account coding and approval
• Entry of all bank deposits
• Entry of all online donation deposits
• Entry of Facts Tuition Management remittance journal entries
• Recording savings account transactions
• Create invoices for lessees and/or parishes
• Reconcile accounts receivable reports to general ledger on a regular basis
• Communicate with personnel within Parish Accounting Services, on a needed basis to answer questions and ensure the integrity of accounts receivable information.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger account reconciliations as needed.
• Coordinate and process all accounts receivable mailings
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Position requires the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work.
• May involve some lifting, carrying, pushing/or pulling of objects and materials (5-10 pounds).
• May involve extended periods of time standing or sitting at a keyboard or workstation.
• May involve repetitive motion (i.e., typing).
• May involve walking long distances or climbing stairs.

• Associate's degree in accounting with two to four years’ experience in Accounts Receivable, accounting/bookkeeping, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong Excel skills and adaptability to accounting software packages
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products – emphasis on excel.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be willing to take an Oath of Confidentiality in the handling of highly confidential information.

• Must be willing to provide authorization for a criminal history check.
• Must be willing to participate in a Protecting God's Children Workshop within the first 90 days of employment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Archdiocese of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer and does not illegally discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, height, weight, genetic information, or marital or other legally protected status. The Archdiocese of Detroit is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity and encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.