Accounts Receivable Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-20
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Assistant, Accounting & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance
Accounts Receivable Specialist
University of Colorado Anschutz
Temp Job Ad Template AMC
Department:
Office of Grants and Contracts
Job Title:
Accounts Receivable Specialist
This is a Temporary position limited to no more than 9 months.
Job Summary- Research and identify incoming funds, log payment information in Excel and apply payments via the AR module in People Soft, to invoices and general ledger.
Hybrid
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
- A bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree on a year‑for‑year basis. Working towards a degree in accounting or related business degree can substitute for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
- Accounts receivable experience. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Experience using People Soft Finance and Grants Module in a higher education setting.
- Experience researching and processing incoming payments.
- Experience using MS Excel.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
- Outstanding customer service skills.
- Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to think critically.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Create on‑demand invoices for advance, autopay, and department invoiced awards to apply payments.
- Make corrections needed to resolve imbalances in Office of Grants and Contracts clearing monthly account reconciliation.
- Keep record/log of incoming payments.
- 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.
- Return payments that have been received in error.
- Work with Post Award team to process refunds to sponsors.
- This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week on campus and as needed for in‑person meetings.
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Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified. Preference will be given to complete applications received by the deadline.
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. Curriculum vitae / Resume. Applications are accepted electronically ONLY .edu/cu-careers. Questions should be directed to Sara Kenney, sara.kenney.
The position has been established at: $26 to $28/hour. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
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.
ADA StatementThe 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.
Background Check StatementThe 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 StatementCU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19…
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