Accounts Receivable Specialist - HGMD

Accounts Receivable Specialist – Full-Time

Heather Gardens | Aurora, Colorado 80014
Full-Time | Non-Exempt | On-Site
$26.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience

Join the Heather Gardens Team

Heather Gardens is seeking an experienced, highly organized Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Finance team.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in accuracy, follows through on details, and can be trusted with confidential financial information. You will manage established accounts receivable processes supporting the Heather Gardens Metropolitan District (HGMD) and provide accounts receivable support to Heather Gardens Association (HGA).

Our processes and workflows are established, and we will train the successful candidate on Heather Gardens' specific systems and procedures. We are looking for someone who brings a solid accounts receivable foundation, strong organizational skills, good judgment, and the ability to learn our operation and become a dependable member of the Finance team.

What You'll Do

As our Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be responsible for the day-to-day processing, reconciliation, follow-up, and administration of accounts receivable activities. 

Responsibilities include:

• Manage daily accounts receivable workflow, including payment processing, documentation, account maintenance, and resident/customer communication.
• Process, post, reconcile, and deposit payments received from a variety of Heather Gardens operations and activities.
• Manage invoicing, statements, collections, and reconciliation for District accounts, including RV Lot and Garden Plot leases.
• Reconcile daily receipts from the Golf Course, Clubhouse, Restaurant, and other business activities.
• Investigate account discrepancies and work with residents, customers, and internal departments to resolve billing and payment issues.
• Review outstanding receivables and assist with collection activities and payment arrangements.
• Participate in monthly credit meetings and assist with review and reconciliation of A/R aging.
• Work with the Controller, attorneys, and collection agencies as needed regarding collections, foreclosures, and resale transactions.
• Assist with year-end User Fee and Assessment updates.
• Support month-end accounting activities, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and account analysis.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual audit procedures.
• Provide backup support to other Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable team members as needed.
• Identify recurring issues and help improve payment processing, cash application, and collection procedures.

What We're Looking For

The right person for this position will be highly organized, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy. You should be comfortable managing multiple deadlines and financial transactions while maintaining confidentiality and providing professional service to residents, customers, and coworkers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous accounts receivable, accounting, bookkeeping, or related financial experience required.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience working with accounting software; residential or property-management accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and solve problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional customer-service skills and the ability to work effectively with residents, customers, coworkers, and outside partners.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with financial and resident information.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with the Controller and Finance team.

Compensation

$26.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

About Heather Gardens

Heather Gardens is a large, active 55+ community in Aurora, Colorado. Our employees support a diverse range of community operations and services, including administration, facilities, recreation, golf, food and beverage, and resident services.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is part of the Finance team and supports the financial operations of both Heather Gardens Metropolitan District and Heather Gardens Association.

If you are an experienced accounts receivable professional who values accuracy, organization, follow-through, and being part of a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background screening and drug test.

Heather Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.