Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist (Temporary – 9 months)

Entry level accounting duties within the Office of Grants and Contracts. Works within the Accounts Receivable team, responsible for identifying and applying payments in the People Soft grants module and Finance System. Payment types include Lockbox and Electronic payments.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor customer service emails received in the AR shared mailbox.
• Research and identify incoming funds, log payment information in Excel and apply payments via the AR module in People Soft.
• Create on‑demand invoices for advance, autopay, and department invoiced awards.
• Make corrections to resolve imbalances in the Office of Grants and Contracts clearing and monthly account reconciliation.
• Keep a record/log of incoming payments.
• Create journal entries to transfer funds identified as non‑sponsored project or belonging to other campuses.
• Return payments received in error.
• Work with the Post Award team to process refunds to sponsors.

Hybrid – eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week on campus and as needed for in‑person meetings.

We seek an energetic, positive, and forward‑thinking individual to join our fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, customer‑service focused office. The Office of Grants and Contracts has an exceptional track record of employee satisfaction, friendly, supportive, and resourceful culture.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or directly related field from an accredited institution. (Substitution: a combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may replace the degree on a year‑for‑year basis.)
• Accounts receivable experience.

• Experience using People Soft Finance and Grants Module in higher education.
• Experience researching and processing incoming payments.
• Experience using MS Excel.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Manage multiple tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• Think critically.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY .edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to:
Sara Kenney, sara.kenney.

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by January 18, 2026
. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

The hiring range for this position has been established at: $26 to $28 per hour.

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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 coordinator.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. We conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID‑19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit or volunteer. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.