Accountant I (Finance)
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This position performs various analytical, reconciliation and accounting functions and is responsible for accounting for the point of sale systems and monitoring online accounts receivable system. Assists with coordinating and direction of accounting clerk personnel.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL :
- Monitors and reconciles Accounts Receivable online system, performing customer account analysis as required and communicates with customers regarding discrepancies.
- Prepares various accounts receivable reports. Verifies general ledger account distribution for accounting daily deposit.
- Assists with special sales programs, coordinates activities with internal departments and outside vendors, assists with special projects and other departmental analysis and reports as required. Prepares monthly invoices for miscellaneous receivables and assists with preparation of audit workpapers.
- Prepares monthly sales reports for general ledger posting and performs monthly analysis on general ledger unearned accounts and detailed sales reports. Reconciles bank statements, account receivable accounts, general ledger sales/revenue accounts and researches and resolves any variances.
- Reviews daily deposit general ledger account distribution report for Treasury deposit and verifies, analyzes, updates, monitors and provides maintenance of point of sale (POS) system records.
- Reconciles, analyzes, researches and resolves credit card bank activity for points of sale.
- Assists with testing and integrity of the order management, receivable module and other applications.
OTHER:
- All job-related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
- A minimum of two years of accounting experience including analysis and general ledger through financial statements.
- A minimum two years of experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to include order management and receivable applications.
- Proficient with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), emphasis in receivable/revenue environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, queries processes and intermediate level spreadsheets.
- Ability to research, analyze and reconcile financial data.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.
- Ability to make logical decisions using sound independent judgment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
OR
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
- The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.
CAREER MAP:
Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be:
Supervisor, Operations Accounting
We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 6/24/2025. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.
Pay Range:
$59,796.00 - $84,462.00 AnnualRTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy [ https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO%20Policy%20Statement-%20UPDATED.pdf ]
RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting. Starting salary is based on the candidate's relevant and verified education, training and work experience. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.
