Accounts Receivable Specialist

About the Company

The Banner is a nonprofit, digital local news organization dedicated to strengthening the Baltimore region through independent, high-quality journalism. We are building a mission-driven team committed to serving our community and telling important stories.

Responsibilities

• Generate invoices from Insertion Orders, Contracts, and Letters of Agreement
• Review and reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing discrepancies
• Process and deposit check payments
• Post daily cash entries from the bank to the general ledger
• Organize and maintain records of customers, invoices, and aging
• Prepare reconciliations of cash accounts and other balance sheet accounts
• Assist with month and year-end closing, annual audits, and 990 filing
• Create process documentation and suggest improvements
• Collaborate on IT systems enhancements

Requirements

• 2+ years of accounts receivable, billing, accounting, or finance experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and office productivity tools
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field