Accounts Receivable Technician

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and quality of life depend on the choices we make today. Join a team that makes decisions for today while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future. We value teamwork, cooperation, quality communication, exceptional public service, creativity, and innovation.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a difference in the community
• Career advancement programs
• Employee well-being program
• Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
• Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

Responsibilities

• Records daily cash receipts for various departments (includes cash, checks, and credit cards)
• Reviews internal billing documentation, including special duties contracts and special duty assignment (SDA) forms, and processes invoices for billing to outside parties
• Assists with month-end closing, ensuring complete and accurate reporting of monthly entries
• Reconciles accounts receivable data (month-end and year-end) and accrued accounts receivable data (quarterly and year-end)
• Researches, gathers, and compiles data for the Town’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (ACFR)
• Assists in preparing various reports and paperwork based on audit list and audit requests
• Reviews and analyzes capital asset activity associated with Town conveyances transactions; enters new additions, disposals, and transfers into the accounting system
• Reviews stale-dated checks monthly and reports this information as needed
• Periodically reviews the State of Colorado Unclaimed Property listings and completes applications for refund of monies due to the Town
• Utilizes and updates vendor database, including address changes
• May assist with or participate in special projects
• Performs other duties as assigned or necessary

Requirements

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• At least two (2) years of previous experience in in-house accounts payable or training that includes municipal payables or general accounts payable processing and computer data entry; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Skills

• Knowledge of modern accounting principles and procedures
• Knowledge of computer software programs for accounting functions including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Skill in communicating effectively with the public and clients via telephone, in person, fax, and other methods
• Ability to calculate, compute, summate, and/or tabulate data and information, including subsequent actions related to these operations
• Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and analyze data and information
• Ability to coordinate, strategize, and correlate data and information, exercising judgment in determining time, place, and sequence of operations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, support staff, and other departments/agencies
• Strong, accurate data entry skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work for long periods of time
• Occasional physical work lifting no more than 40 pounds
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment
• Vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment

• Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment
• Uses standard office equipment including a personal computer system
• May require occasional use of personal equipment (e.g., vehicle, cell phone, tools) in the course of employment

Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check prior to commencing employment.