Senior Accounting Specialist, Billing, Finance and Facilities

Schedule

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of three (3) days in-office based out of our West Sacramento office and two (2) days working remotely.

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Senior Accounting Specialist, Billing. Reporting to the Director, Accounting, this role is responsible for managing a variety of complex billing functions including membership renewals, professional services, events and software subscriptions while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies.

In addition to billing, the Senior Accounting Specialist, Billing supports key general ledger functions related to revenue recognition, deferred revenue reconciliations, and revenue accruals. This role requires strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and bring a strong foundation in accounting and billing operations; perform a variety of other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process billing for memberships, professional services, events, and subscriptions in accordance with policy and contract terms.
• Apply payments accurately to outstanding invoices and maintain updated customer records and billing notes.
• Monitor aging receivables and collaborate with departments and customers to ensure timely collections.
• Communicate with customers regarding overdue accounts and implement effective collection strategies.
• Collaborate with operations, sales, and member services to resolve billing discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly revenue accruals, deferred revenue reconciliations, and related journal entries.
• Support revenue recognition processes in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist with reconciliations of balance sheet accounts tied to billing and revenue activity.
• Maintain detailed supporting schedules for month-end close and audit purposes.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on accounting-related procedures.
• Use judgment to troubleshoot and resolve accounting or billing issues.
• Work cross-functionally and engage professionally with staff, vendors, and the public.
• Support the Director, Accounting and CFO with special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality, uphold organizational values, and promote a professional work environment.
• This position does not have direct supervisory duties but may advise, train, and support other employees on accounting-related tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Why Join CSBA?

If you're a billing and accounting professional looking for a dynamic and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

About CSBA

The California School Boards Association is a nonprofit education association representing the governing boards who oversee public school districts and county offices of education. With a membership of nearly 1,000 educational agencies statewide, CSBA brings together school governing boards to advocate for effective policies that advance the education and well-being of the state's more than 6 million school-age children. CSBA provides policy resources and training to members and represents the statewide interests of public education through legal, political, legislative, community, and media advocacy.

CSBA employees are highly skilled, with a desire to excel and help strengthen school board governance and maximize student achievement. They are strategic in their trade, embrace challenges, and offer new and innovative ideas. CSBA creates a supportive, dynamic environment for its employees to grow and succeed. Our core values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, excellence, service, and innovation guide the way to achieving the Association's goals.

Benefits

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If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to meaningful work, apply today! We are excited to hear how your expertise can further our mission and advance the education and well-being of the state's more than 6 million school-age children in public education in California.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSBA is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on any characteristic protected by state or federal law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer / employee relationship.

CSBA prohibits any CSBA employee, consultant, and any CSBA agent, including unpaid interns and volunteers, Board members, independent contractors or any other agent from discriminating against any other employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision making or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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