Accounts Receivable Specialist

University of Colorado AnschutzTemp 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: The position will perform entry level accounting duties related to the mission of the Office of Grants and Grants. 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. Responsibilities: 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): 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 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 Statement: 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 at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu. Background Check Statement: The 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 Statement: 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 or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr