Accounts Receivable AR Clerk
Accounts Receivable AR Clerk
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Job Description
Simon Wiesenthal Center(SWC) is a global Jewish human rights organization that confronts antiSemitism and hate defends the safety of Israel and Jews worldwide and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust through awareness advocacy justice education and its Museums of Tolerance. With a constituency of over 400000 member families since its founding in 1977 the SWC has an international footprint through itsMuseums of ToleranceMoriah Films and the Digital Terrorism Hate Project.
Headquartered in Los Angeles it maintains operations in New York Chicago Miami Toronto Paris Berlin Jerusalem and Buenos Aires. It is an accredited NonGovernmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations UNESCO the Organization of American States the Latin American Parliament and the Council of Europe and maintains relationships with the highest levels of governments worldwide.
In 1993 the Center opened the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles to worldwide acclaim. The Museum has served as the Centers flagship educational arm challenging visitors to confront bigotry and racism and to understand the Holocaust in both historical and contemporary contexts. In addition the Center developed Moriah Media to produce theatrical documentaries to educate global audiences. Moriah has produced 17 documentaries to date two of which have received the Academy Award for best feature documentary The Long Way Home and Genocide.
Job Summary:
The Simon Wiesenthal Center is seeking an organized and detailoriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to manage and process the organizations incoming revenue including donations grants corporate sponsorships and program fees. The ideal candidate will ensure the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions maintain excellent records and provide exceptional service to donors sponsors and internal teams. This role plays a vital part in supporting the mission and financial integrity of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Payment Processing
- Accurately record and process incoming payments to appropriate accounts including individual donations grants sponsorships and program fees.
- Handle credit card payments checks cash ACH & wire transfers and other payment methods ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
- Review cash bags ensuring accurate balances are maintained and prepare and process cash deposits.
Wire Processing
- Review cash flow needs and prepare internal book transfers for shortterm cash requirements.
- Prepare wire transfers in USD and FX to external vendors.
Account Reconciliation
- Reconcile accounts receivable balances monthly identifying and resolving discrepancies in collaboration with the finance team.
Communication & Collaboration
- Communicate effectively with internal departments regarding payment status reservation and pledge receivables and reconciliation issues.
- Collaborate with the development team to enhance donor experience maintain positive relationships and comply with regulations.
Financial Reporting
- Compile data on receivables and outstanding balances to assist in preparing periodic financial reports.
- Ensure accurate reporting to aid in budget planning and organizational decisionmaking.
Data Entry & Record Maintenance
- Maintain uptodate accurate records of all payments pledges and transactions in compliance with organizational standards.
- Prepare journal entries as needed for cash receipts to ensure proper revenue recognition.
- Ensure proper filing scanning and documentation for audits and financial reviews.
Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure all transactions comply with applicable laws regulations and internal policies.
- Maintain detailed documentation for audit readiness and financial accountability.
Administrative Support
- Provide general support to the finance team including assisting with special projects and crossfunctional tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years experience in accounts receivable bookkeeping or similar accounting roles.
- Experience in a nonprofit or missiondriven organization is strongly preferred.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in financial data entry.
- Excellent organizational and timemanagement skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with team members.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Basic knowledge of nonprofit accounting practices is a plus.
Personal Attributes:
- Commitment to the Simon Wiesenthal Centers mission and values.
- Professionalism integrity and a strong work ethic.Positive attitude flexibility and willingness to take on diverse responsibilities
Our Benefits:
We value our people and offer a collaborative and engaging culture. As a SWC employee you will enjoy work/life balance generous time off and comprehensive benefits and programs.
The Simon Wiesenthal Center embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications merit and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
