Accounts Receivable Specialist (Open-Rank)
Accounts Receivable Specialist (Open-Rank)
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University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus
Department:Office of Grants and Contracts
Job Title:Accounts Receivable Specialist (Open-Rank)
Position #: 00694444 Requisition #:37026
Job Summary:
Key Responsibilities:
- Process Lockbox and Electronic payments; receive through mail and access through Wells Fargo on-line bank account payments.
- Research and identify incoming funds log payments information in Excel and apply payments via the AR module in PeopleSoft to invoices and general ledger.
- Create on demand invoices for advance autopay and department invoiced awards to apply payments.
- Serve as a checkpoint to review all postings for completeness and will interact to make corrections needed as a result of Office of Grants and Contracts clearing account reconciliation.
- Perform all record keeping associated with incoming payments.
- Research and resolve customer service inquiries and communication needed as they relate to payments with internal customers such as department personal other campuses as well as interactions with sponsors related to payment inquires.
- Create journal entries to transfer funds that have been identified as non-sponsored project and/or funds that belong to one of the other campuses.
- Processes payment transfer requests submitted via department and/or Office of Grants and Contracts Post Award personnel and ensures the required documentation is provided.
- Research payments received that have not been identified. When payment is unsuccessful at being identified this position creates Payment Vouchers to return unclaimed funds to the payee.
Work Location:
Why Join Us:
This exciting opportunity gives you the chance to:
- Participate in professional development opportunities to grow your career.
- Build relationships with other departmental staff focused on understanding needs along with opportunities for improving processes.
- Partner with other financial staff in developing key financial performance tools and share them with departmental stakeholders.
- Participate in a complex organization involving sponsored research instruction clinical functions.
- Become part of a department where inclusiveness and culture are valued.
We are looking for someone with
- positive energy motivation vision and a desire for continuous learning
- a strategic mind-set and forward-thinking
- a belief that strong relationships are key to success
- a can-do attitude
- a focus on providing solutions based on the requirements and necessary outcomes of those whom we serve.
Why work for the University
We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptionalamounts of holiday vacation and sick leave!The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical:Multiple plan options
- Dental:Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance:Disability Life Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan:Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off:Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit:Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass:Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance life insurance retirement plans tuition benefits ECO pass paid time off vacation sick and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available please visit: and Equity:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness respect communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women ethnic minorities persons with disabilities persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Entry Level
- A bachelors degree in business administration business finance accounting or a directly related field from an accredited institution. Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Intermediate Level
- A bachelors degree in business administration business finance accounting or a directly related field from an accredited institution. Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis.
- One year of Accounts Receivable experience.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Experience using PeopleSoft Finance and Grants Module in a higher education setting.
- Experience using MS Excel.
- Experience researching and processing incoming payments.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Outstanding ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
- Ability to think critically
- Ability to interact with various stakeholders both internal employees at all levels throughout the institution and external customers and able to demonstrate a strong customer orientation and dedication.
- Outstanding customer service skills.
- Ability to collaborate and work closely with diverse teams.
- Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
- Highly organized and detail orientated.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to follow standard written procedures in order to perform the duties.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
- Ability to derive logical conclusions from available information utilizing a combination of judgment and formal guidance to determine if departmental/team objectives have been met.
- Ability to set and prioritize workload identify short- and long-term goals and develop strategies to meet expectations.
How to Apply:
For full consideration please submit the following document(s):
1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
Questions should be directed to: Sara Kenney
Screening of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified but preference will be given to complete applications received by June 14 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range for this position has been established as:
Entry Level: $50000 $55000
Intermediate Level: $55000 $59000
The above hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encouragesvaccinationagainst the COVID-19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with thevaccinationand medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer respectively. In addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
