Credit & Accounts Receivable Accountant (Level II)

Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values diversity and seeks committed faculty and staff. The Staff Accountant II position is responsible for collecting and recording customer payments, reconciling customer accounts, monitoring account aging, and performing related tasks for Moody Media Accounts Receivable. Responsibilities Apply payments to customer accounts according to Moody Publishers and Moody Radio policies and customer remittance instructions Process new account applications and establish credit limits with approval from Moody Publishers Finance Director Implement credit risk decisions with approval from Moody Publishers Finance Director Reconcile customer accounts as needed Review and release orders from credit hold within assigned parameters Secure and respond to credit references Monitor aging of accounts; collect past due amounts and document collection efforts Refer accounts to outside collection agency when appropriate Investigate and resolve customer deductions related to returns, shortages, price discrepancies, advertising allowances, or any other deduction with appropriate customer accounts payable staff Generate and send monthly statement spreadsheets to major customers For Moody Publishers subsidiary rights, apply royalty payments to appropriate holding account and perform month-end posting procedure Prepare and process bank deposits in a timely manner Research and resolve credit-related customer questions and concerns Process customer refunds as necessary Utilize technology for electronic processing and record retention Perform related and special duties as assigned Skills Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Experience with electronic spreadsheets (Excel) Strong data entry skills with attention to detail and accuracy a must Ability to work both independently and in a team environment Strong customer service skills (both verbal and written) One year of job experience in accounting Experience with Peoplesoft/Oracle and Global/Klopotek PPM software preferred Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills Company Overview The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago exists to proclaim the gospel through equipping people to be biblically grounded, practically trained, and to engage the world through gospel-centered living. It was founded in 1886, and is headquartered in Chicago, il, US, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is