"Accounts Receivable Specialist"

Accounts Receivable Specialist

University of Colorado Anschutz

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:

The position will perform entry level accounting duties related to the mission of the Office of Grants and Contracts. This position will work within the Accounts Receivable team. Position is responsible for identifying and applying payments in the PeopleSoft grants module and Finance System. Payment types include Lockbox and Electronic payments. Responsibilities include monitoring and providing customer service to emails received in AR shared email box.

• Research and identify incoming funds, log payment 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.
• 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.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

We are seeking an energetic, positive, and forward-thinking individual to join our team. We are a fast-paced, deadline driven, and customer service focused office and are always looking for new ideas to manage our portfolio. A successful candidate for this position will be willing to be involved in visioning and implementing best practices, all while consistently providing support to our department partners and students.

The Office of Grants and Contracts has an exceptional track record when it comes to employee satisfaction. Our team is very diverse and often described as friendly, supportive, and resourceful.

Qualifications:

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using PeopleSoft Finance and Grants Module in a higher education setting.
• Experience researching and processing incoming payments.
• Experience using MS Excel.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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 orientated.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. Curriculum vitae / Resume

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

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

Screening of Applications Begins:

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

Anticipated Pay Range:

The hiring range for this 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. Temporary employees are only eligible for sick leave benefits.