Job Description
Responsibilities
- Deposit and post incoming payments from bank wires, checks, cash, lock boxes against customer accounts accurately and in a timely manner by identifying the correct client account, determining an appropriate billing system for posting the payment.
- Research and accurately allocate payments to outstanding invoices.
- Ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted by performing daily payment reconciliations through bank and system reporting.
- Compile daily cash control report to reconcile deposits with posting of payments.
- Maintain documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with The Post’s policies and accepted accounting practices.
- Research unidentified payments by contacting bank, internal stakeholders or customers/clients to determine posting to accounts accurately.
- Process non-automated payments by scanning checks, counting cash, and making bank deposits.
- Provide excellent customer service regarding payments inquiries, accepting cash/payment deposits from internal and external business partners.
- Assist with other A/R projects and other related duties as needed.
Requirements
- High school degree required; college degree preferred.
- 3+ years billing, collections, and accounts receivable experience
- Knowledge of applicable accounts receivable/general ledger systems and accounting principles
- Proficient Excel skills: knowledge of billing/GL (Oracle, SAP) systems is preferred.
- Banking knowledge and experience is preferred.
- Ability to perform data entry tasks thoroughly and accurately to meet daily deadlines.
- Excellent communication, detail orientation, and customer service skills
Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:
- Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
- Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
- Nine paid holidays and two personal days
- 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
- Robust mental health resources
- Backup care and caregiver concierge services
- Gender affirming services
- Pet insurance
- Free Post digital subscription
- Leadership and career development programs
Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.
The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.
The innovation doesn’t end in the Newsroom – dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator – how will you Impact Tomorrow?
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