Accounts Receivable Specialist in Oak Ridge at City of Oak Ridge TN

• Perform daily accounts receivable activities and manage cash receipts across all departments.
• Process and reconcile payments received in person, by mail, and electronically.
• Track and process collections for:
• Hotel/Motel Occupancy Taxes
• State Shared Taxes
• Local Option Sales Taxes
• Police Department revenues (e.g., citations, reports)
• Code Enforcement fees and fines
• Miscellaneous billings
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger to ensure accurate revenue recognition.
• Maintain AR subledgers, reconcile to the general ledger, and resolve discrepancies.
• Generate and distribute invoices and statements for receivables not covered by utility billing.
• Work in coordination with the Utility Billing Office (UBO) to support consistent and accurate receivables tracking and reporting of unbilled revenues.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding AR balances, payments, and billing processes.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reports for Finance leadership.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Support audit processes by compiling documentation and responding to inquiries related to receivables and cash receipts.
• Identify and recommend improvements to AR processes and workflows.
• Maintain compliance with established records retention practices by organizing, safeguarding, and disposing of records in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of accounting processes, general accounting principles, and internal controls.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer service mindset.

Required Education, Experience, Licensing, and Certifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Bachelor’s preferred.
• One (1) year of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative support in a financial setting.
• Familiarity with accounting software systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software required; prior experience with municipal software systems preferred.

Individuals interested in applying for this position must submit their applications online before

12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 2, 2026

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Exempt : No

Type : FT Employee

Department : Finance Department

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