Accounts Receivable Accountant

 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ACCOUNTANT

Job Code:                                                       ARACCT

Reports To:                                                    Controller
Location:                                                         AZ or CO

Minimum Starting Monthly Range:      $4,567

Hiring Range (Monthly Pay):                  $4,567 – $5,167

Full-time / Part-time:                                 Full-time

Exempt / Non-Exempt:                              Exempt

Risk Designation:                                        Extremely High

Summary
The Accounts Receivable (A/R) Accountant is responsible for invoicing customers as well as ensuring accurate and timely payment processing. This role involves frequent interaction with different departments as well as outside participants, including federal and state agencies, hospitals, payers, and physician practices.

This position is based in Phoenix Arizona; Denver Colorado; or Grand Junction, Colorado and requires local residency in one of these base locations. Our strategic flexibility allows for local work from home opportunities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Generating monthly/quarterly/annual invoicing.
• Monitoring account balances for delayed payments or non-payments.
• Contacting customers with outstanding account balances.
• Researching and resolving payment discrepancies.
• Investigating and resolving customer inquiries.
• Processing credit memos and adjustments.
• Posting ACH, check and/or credit card payments to the general ledger.
• Posting other operating bank account cash transactions to the general ledger.
• Reconciling the operating bank account as part of month end close processes.
• Generating A/R aging analysis as part of month end close processes.
• Assisting with annual financial statement audit.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Strong attention to details and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent organization and priority setting skills.
• Proactive attitude and ability to take initiative.
• Highly developed multi-tasking skills.
• Strong sense of personal responsibility in achieving the organization’s goals.
• Team builder as well as team member both within and outside of the organization.
• Commitment to Contexture’s mission and strategic direction.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of 3+ years of accounts receivable experience required (non-profit as well as private sector is a plus).
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Accounting or another related field.
• Experience working in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The position may  require occasional availability for after-hours work, outside of regularly scheduled hours.

The position may require ability to periodically drive to and from clients, conferences and / or events; and / or limited travel.

This position is expected to be exposed to, process, or handle sensitive information including but not limited to Protected Health Information (PHI), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), financial information, etc. As such, the holder of this position is expected to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, and compliance expectations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the role:

• Frequent communication and information exchange.
• Regular movement within the office to access equipment and materials.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods (approximately 50% of the time).
• Continuous use of computers and office equipment (e.g., keyboard, monitor, printer).
• Frequent handling of materials up to 10 lbs; occasional handling up to 30 lbs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and / or qualifications associated with the job.

Benefits: The organization provides a comprehensive benefits package. For details, please request a Benefit Summary from our Benefits Department.

The organization is an inclusive Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other status protected by law or regulation.