Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist (Full Time, 100% Remote)

About Us
UpTogether believes every person is an expert in their own life. But too many systems in our society have been set up to prevent hardworking people from getting ahead.

That’s because in the U.S., there is a broadly held stereotype that if you’re experiencing poverty or financial hardship, it’s solely your fault. After all, others have “pulled themselves up by their bootstraps” and you can too. 

UpTogether knows that’s not true. Poverty is a policy choice. That’s why starting in 2023, we renewed our focus on a bold goal of changing systems and policies so all people in the United States are seen and invested in for their strengths, and able to build power, reinforce their autonomy and drive their own economic and social mobility.
 

Our systems change strategy is two-pronged: We work with our members, partners, funders, governments, community organizations and other supporters to:
 

• Invest in families and individuals experiencing financial hardship by providing them with direct cash they can use however they choose, no strings attached
• Amplify stories and data that tell their true lived experiences so that, together, we show the impact of investing in people, provide evidence that it works, and influence state and local policies and practices that support and accelerate social and economic mobility.

At UpTogether, we work towards these values:

• Community: We’re better together than we are alone, and we know that with the support of our neighbors, family and friends, all of us will have a better shot at achieving our goals and dreams. 
• Impact: We focus our time and energy on collective work that will have the largest impact for people experiencing financial hardship. 
• Collaboration: We center the lived experiences of our members, partner with them to change systems and work with them to co-create opportunities for people to reach their financial goals.
• Racial Equity: We are committed to being an anti-racist organization, and we promote anti-racist policies that eliminate the racial wealth divide. 
• Leadership: We intentionally create space for everyone to lead, regardless of their title.
• Choice: We respect everyone’s autonomy and know each person is capable of  making their own decisions.

The Position

Under the direction of the Senior Finance Manager, the Accounts Receivable Specialist will work within the Finance team to support the Organization, and partner with other organizational departments. We are a paperless office, heavy on the technology side and require significant computer experience.

This is a remote position.  The successful candidate will have a reliable internet connection and functional work environment, including a fully functional computer (laptop or desktop) with video conferencing capabilities. This can be purchased upon hire with a technology stipend.

Core Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Provides information on grant and contract revenue and spending. 
• Ensures that all revenue transactions are recorded on all related systems
• Create invoices, sales receipts and journal entries related to A/R and other revenue activity posting to QuickBooks
• Build and maintain positive relationships with Partnerships & Revenue and donor representatives to ensure accuracy and promptness in all revenue related inquiries.
• Create and maintain all revenue support schedules
• Track and resolve outstanding payment issues and generate aging reports
• Perform and deliver timely, accurate month end account reconciliations on all related systems
• Review and maintain master files of all grant awards and contracts e.g. electronic folders
• Ability to work effectively with various departments and manage multiple priorities
• Responsible for reporting daily bank balance, deposits, and transfer requests
• Work cross-collaboratively to ensure accurate month-end revenue reporting and reconciliation
• Fund account management, fund request transfers and related activities
• Assist with audits
• Maintain electronic filing system to support financial records
• Using data and analysis to identify trends and make recommendations for financial efficiencies
• Identify opportunities for financial system effectiveness and improvements
• Collaborating cross-functionally to support departments with financial needs
• Any and all ad hoc projects assigned
• Cross-team collaborations as needed
• Cross training roles to provide coverage for team members during time off
• Participate in various meetings as required

• Experience with QuickBooks is required
• Experience with Salesforce is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of Accounts receivable.
• Experience with month-end close cycle preferred
• Strong command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google applications required. 
• Solid understanding of US GAAP.
• Experience with nonprofit processes preferred

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or equivalent 2-year minimum accounts receivable experience.
• A detailed and solution-oriented mindset, the ability to prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, follow through to execute all tasks and demonstrate a high degree of accuracy.
• Self-starter with excellent research, analytical, time management and organizational skills
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, responding to internal and external needs in a timely manner and listening, being thoughtful in your response, and setting clear expectations
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as a team member and cross collaboratively
• Proven ability to thrive in a remote work environment; self-directed; proactively reaches out; responsive; comfortable in a virtual setting; driven
• Ability to travel 1-2 times annually, for in-person meetings. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment

Compensation

This is a full-time position with a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and vacation. Salary range is $68,500–$73,500 per annum. Internal applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range based on current salary and other considerations.

Inclusion Statement

We strive to create a community that embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion, and we support the efforts of others to build such communities. We encourage all qualified and interested persons to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

To Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should outline how your personal and/or work history will contribute to your success in this role. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.