NHS Human Services, Inc.

Description Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us! Job Summary: Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) seeks an Accounting Specialist you will perform essential Accounts Receivable functions in multiple systems (CRM, Great Plains, and Evolv), and work with program staff to troubleshoot and solve any issues. Some functions you will perform will include: Batch daily cash receipts and sort them according to AR system to apply to. Enter cash receipts and tie out daily cash. Apply cash receipts to invoices and research differences. Research missing payment information. Research & apply unapplied cash report. Analyze and process refund requests. Batch branch banking cash receipts. Research & apply branch banking cash receipts. Research aging reports to look for trends and suggest actions. Perform account reconciliations. Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: 2 - 3 years accounting experience required. 2 year degree in Accounting, Finance preferred. Working knowledge of applying insurance checks strongly desired. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of Great Plains desired. Ability to work with a high volume of checks. Must be well-organized and detail-oriented to complete work correctly and in a timely manner. Strong analytical, investigative and organizational skills. Must have strong communication skills (listening, speaking and writing). Qualifications Behaviors Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.