Manager, Accounts Receivable

Description:

The National Retail Federation is a trade association that advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies.

General Function

Assists in the operations of the accounting department. Participates in the month and year-end close process.

Essential Functions:

• Manage cash receipts in various systems and integrations to Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
• Respond promptly to all inquiries regarding invoices, payments and credit card disputes
• Manage registration invoicing for convention and conferences, primarily international teams
• Reconcile registration reports and financial data and point out inconsistencies or errors
• Reconcile monthly bank and merchant account activity to statements on file for majority of accounts
• Prepare yearly audit schedules and provide backup documentation as request by auditors
• Supervise onsite financial activity for registration at various conferences
• Serve as backup for events and sponsorship invoicing for convention and conferences
• Serve as backup for weekly reconciliations and journal entries for exhibit and sponsorship revenue for import to the general ledger
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, with concentration in revenue accounting or accounts receivable
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Demonstrated experience with month-end and year-end close processes
• Proficiency with accounting software systems
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and communications skills
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or Similar ERP system
• Familiarity with association management software
• Experience with association, nonprofit, or membership organization accounting
• Experience with event or conference revenue accounting and reconciliation

National Retail Federation (“NRF”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NRF is committed to the policy of fair and equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This applies to all phases of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, career development, promotion, rates of pay, termination, and all other employment offerings and personnel practices.