Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation · 4 days ago
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Main Office - Brooklyn, NY 11208
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $55K/yr
3+ years expCypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) is dedicated to building a strong, sustainable community in Cypress Hills/East New York. They are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage accounts receivable for all contracts funding the organization, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
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Responsibilities
Manage the revenue accounts of all contracts using the Financial Edge NXT system, which includes but not limited to:
Deposit of paper checks received via automatic check scanner or bank branch if necessary
Responsible for the recording of all forms of bank deposits (EFT, checks, and cash) and maintaining the corresponding accounts receivable backup on a weekly basis
Reconcile revenue accounts with Grant Reporting Specialist and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner
Provide timely responses to emails related to accounts receivable
Generate and send invoices to Cypress merchants
Responsible to flag and follow up on any outstanding receivables older than 30 days including receivables due from government agencies, corporations, foundations and subsidiary corporations
Send monthly revenue reports to Program staff regarding outstanding rental invoices
Prepare and analyze accounts receivable aging reports to identify past due accounts and prioritize collection efforts
Maintain up-to-date client records with accurate billing and contact information
Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including account reconciliations and financial reporting
Provide support for audit related accounts receivable questions
Assist in streamlining the accounts receivable process by identifying areas for performance improvement
Assist with other accounting and finance functions as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an Accounts Receivable Specialist or in a similar role
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, accounts receivable procedures, and financial reconciliation
Understanding of credit and collection practices and legal regulations
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
Strong team player within a multi-functional team and to manage multiple deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
Working knowledge of Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, GMail)
Preferred
Familiarity of Financial Edge NXT is desirable
A positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow
Familiarity with accounting systems
Benefits
A very competitive benefits package
Competitive salaries
Excellent benefits
Company
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation
With community residents leading the way, the mission of CHLDC is to build a strong, equitable East New York, where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure and preserve affordable housing, and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and community.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.2MKey Investors
TD Charitable Foundation
2025-04-17Grant· $0.2M
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