Staff Accountant – Accounts Receivable

Tallgrass Freight Company

. Prepare, record, verify, analyze, and report accounts receivable transactions, including customer invoices, billing adjustments, account activity, and payment application .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeLakewood • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $62,400 - $93,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounts receivable processes, including billing, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify discrepancies and improve processes.

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Accounts Receivable ReconciliationsBilling ReviewFinancial Reporting SupportMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyCustomer Account Analysis

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Hard Skills

Accounts Receivable AccountingPayment ApplicationMonth-End Close SupportData AnalysisFinancial Statement SupportBilling ControlsReconciliationsStatistical ComputationsProcess DocumentationAudit Support

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsCustomer Service Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeERP SoftwareAccounting SoftwareBilling SoftwareTicketing Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Accounts ReceivableBilling AdjustmentsCustomer InvoicesPayment TrendsFinancial ReportingComplianceOperational DataContract InterpretationProcess ImprovementsConfidentiality

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, record, verify, analyze, and report accounts receivable transactions, including customer invoices, billing adjustments, account activity, and payment application
Post customer payments and ensure proper application to customer accounts with supporting documentation
Prepare, review, and issue customer invoices according to contract terms, pricing agreements, run tickets, meter readings, trucking tickets, and approved billing support
Review billing data and documentation for accuracy, completeness, authorization, and compliance
Research and resolve billing discrepancies, customer account issues, unapplied cash, and differences between billing systems, operational data, and accounting records
Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable ledger accounts, customer balances, financial statement support, and AR reports
Support month-end close, including billing accruals, revenue cut-off review, account reconciliations, journal entry support, and close reporting
Produce arrears reports and analyze past-due balances, collections exposure, payment trends, and potential bad debt
Analyze and reconcile bill runs to identify errors, duplicate billing, irregularities, potential fraud, or unusual account activity
Perform computations and analysis for statistical records, revenue reporting, cost analyses, customer account reviews, and management reporting
Develop, support, and evaluate AR policies, procedures, and process documentation
Ensure controls, company policies, approval requirements, and accounting procedures are followed
Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, reconciliations, invoice support, account documentation, and explanations of AR activity
Identify process errors, control gaps, system limitations, and recurring billing issues; collaborate on root-cause resolution and improvements
Assist with implementation, testing, configuration, and integration of AR, ticketing, invoicing, and accounting systems
Maintain effective relationships with customers, transporters, field personnel, operations teams, accounting personnel, and other stakeholders
Respond to invoice, payment, and account balance inquiries
Maintain confidentiality and dependable attendance
Perform other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required
At least five years of related accounting, accounts receivable, billing, bookkeeping, finance, or comparable experience required
Experience with accounts receivable reconciliations, payment application, billing review, customer account analysis, and month-end close support required
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record, if travel is required
Strong understanding of accounts receivable accounting processes, billing controls, reconciliations, payment application, customer account maintenance, and financial reporting support
Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, filtering, sorting, reconciliations, and large data set analysis preferred
Experience with ERP, accounting, ticketing, billing, or accounts receivable software preferred
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies, research root causes, and recommend corrective actions
Ability to interpret customer contracts, pricing terms, billing support, and operational data
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet billing, close, audit, and reporting deadlines
Strong customer service, written communication, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently under limited supervision and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ability to maintain confidentiality, follow company policies, and support process improvements
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and lift up to 25 pounds
Availability to respond during working and non-working hours as business needs require
Ability to work non-traditional hours when needed
Successful completion of a drug screen and background check, including credit report for certain positions, after offer and before employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry competitive pay
Health insurance package options including Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
Infertility Coverage
Parental Leave
401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
Identity theft protection
Annual discretionary bonus
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
Company vehicle, if applicable
Employee discounts on vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
Networking and employee engagement events
Personal development opportunities
Hybrid work arrangement with three days in office and two days working from home