Finance Specialist - Accounts Receivable in Waterville, Maine at Alfond Youth and Community Center

The Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC) is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Finance Specialist to join the Finance team. This role is responsible for accurately and efficiently processing, recording, and reconciling revenue transactions, including payments, deposits, and donor-related activity. The Finance Specialist ensures proper coding, documentation, and compliance with the organization’s policies while providing responsive support to staff, donors, and customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Process daily incoming cash, checks, credit card payments, and electronic fund transfers.
• Record all revenue transactions in the general ledger and sub-ledgers with correct class and restriction tagging (restricted vs. unrestricted funds).
• Match and batch daily deposits for transport or remote bank submission.
• Reconcile daily cash receipt logs with bank deposits and payment processor reports.
• Coordinate with the Development team to reconcile donation databases with accounting software.
• Verify donor restrictions, special campaign codes, and pledge fulfillments.
• Assist in generating timely data for donor acknowledgments and tax receipts
• Ensure compliance with all AYCC policies and procedures.
• Foster a work environment that’s inclusive, as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.
• Interact with and respond to inquiries from employees and managers.
• Work effectively with and create relationships with donors, and customers.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Proven ability to complete accounting transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shift priorities as needed.
• Create and/or maintain physical and electronic filing systems.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer literacy including spreadsheet/database programs.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

WORK SCEHDULE: Part-time, 15-20 hours per week; Flexible with most work hours to be performed Monday through Friday during business hours.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• HS diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
• Two years of practical, progressively responsible accounting processing experience or related education and experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Outlook (advanced knowledge preferred).

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of at least two years’ experience with computerized accounting software (preference given to QuickBooks Online).
• Customer service experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer