Accountant I - Accounts Receivable

Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association•Denver, CO

10d•$31 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting I - AR position is responsible for the maintenance and record-keeping of financial transactions in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responsibilities include accounts receivable, posting and reconciling transactions, analyzing and verifying payments, and preparing journal entries. This position is under the supervision of the Assistant Accounting Manager - Benefits.

Requirements

A demonstrated expertise with general ledger and accounts receivable functions that is supported by work history and/or education
A degree in accounting is required
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
Ability to accurately and efficiently process high volumes of numerical data
Knowledge of accounting software
Ability to organize and process transactions accurately and timely, with attention to detail
Ability to work independently and organize work assignments to meet deadlines
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

experience with Workday preferred

Responsibilities

Works in the accounts receivable system to process various transactions, verify data, post deposits, run billing and distribute invoices, analyze aging reports, create refunds, and reconcile unapplied cash reports
Works in the purchase service system, activating agreements, applying valid payments for service credit purchases, processing check requests for overpayments and cancellations, and ACH request setup and maintenance
Works the queue for incoming checks to determine status and handles them accordingly
Records miscellaneous check receipts or disbursements in the general ledger and pension system
Creates contribution deposits in the pension system and posts entries to the general ledger
Prepares reconciliations related to accounts receivable
May prepare year-end entries
Maintains/updates procedures and initiates process improvements to contribute to the development and efficiency of the division
Provides prompt and accurate information and assistance via telephone inquiries and e-mail correspondence
Cross-trains within the department to provide backup as applicable
Reports to management regarding issues with day-to-day processes
Participates in training and educational opportunities for ongoing professional development
Maintains regular and prompt attendance in the workplace
Performs other duties as assigned