Accounts Receivable Accountant

Boulder Housing Partners • Boulder, CO

6d • $24 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant is responsible for receiving and posting payments, reviewing ledgers, and correcting discrepancies to ensure accounts are accurate and properly stated. This role supports the Finance team by maintaining detailed records, assisting with reconciliations, and contributing to the overall accuracy and integrity of the organization’s financial reporting.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in accounting (or 2-year degree with one to two years of relevant experience).
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role, particularly with multi-entity, multi-bank account company.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel.
• Experience working within an ERP system.
• Strong math, typing, 10-key, computer skills.
• Strong critical thinking skillset.
• Must pass background and credit check, to include criminal history and ability to be bonded.
• Employees communicate courteously and responsively with the public and co-workers, are sensitive to diversity issues provide effective and efficient service to the public and co-workers and act with a high level of integrity and take responsibility for their words and actions.

Nice To Haves

• Select Summer Fridays off (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Post monthly subsidy and rent charges.
• Update lease charges in Yardi from Notice Of Change (“NOC) documentation.
• Post receipts to appropriate entity account(s).
• Prepare receipts for bank deposit.
• Deposit checks and post journal entries for check deposits.
• Post monthly late fees.
• Prepare monthly demand letters for use by Property Management (“PM”).
• Print and mail out maintenance notice letters
• Researching and resolving account discrepancies by reviewing ZDR, subsidy suspense, and GPRI
• Make ledger adjustments.
• Respond to any inquiries.
• Assist with bank reconciliation issues.
• Process any refunds/return of funds.
• Assist with bad debts/write offs, to include accounts turned over to collections.
• Obtaining information from other departments to ensure records are accurate and complete.
• Generating reports/metrics for internal use.
• Manage related accounts receivable functions.
• Other accounting-related tasks, as delegated.
• Regular, predictable, in-person attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and integrity; listens to questions and concerns, evaluates issues and possible solutions, works collaboratively with the Boulder Housing Partners team to address systemic problems; inspires confidence and respect; uses feedback from others to grow and develop.
• Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents. Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Reports all accidents and damage to BHP property.
• Actively supports and upholds BHP’s stated mission and values. Optimizes the use of resources; responsible for knowing and complying with all BHP policies. Participates in professional training and development; and adheres to attendance and workplace attire policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision health plans.
• Retirement benefits that include PERA defined benefit plan plus 401k and 457 plans.
• Paid life insurance.
• Employee wellness program.
• Long term disability
• 13 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave.
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree