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 10/12/2026full-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 attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.

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Accounts Receivable ReconciliationsBilling ReviewFinancial Reporting SupportMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyCustomer Account Analysis

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Hard Skills

Accounts Receivable AccountingBilling ControlsPayment ApplicationMonth-End Close SupportData AnalysisVariance AnalysisJournal Entry SupportAudit Schedules PreparationCustomer Aging ReportsStatistical Record Computation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management SkillsCustomer Service Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeERP SoftwareAccounting SoftwareTicketing SoftwareBilling Software

Industry Keywords

Oil and Gas IndustryWater IndustryEnergy IndustryTransportation IndustryMidstream Industry

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 promptly and apply them properly 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 activities, including billing accruals, revenue cut-off review, reconciliations, journal entry support, and close reporting
Produce reports on accounts in arrears 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 supporting statistical records, revenue reporting, cost analyses, customer account reviews, and management reporting
Support AR policies, procedures, process documentation, controls, audits, and accounting compliance
Prepare audit 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 analysis and improvements
Assist with implementation, testing, configuration, and integration of AR, ticketing, invoicing, and accounting systems
Maintain working 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; work non-traditional hours as needed for billing, close, audit, or reporting deadlines
Perform other duties and special projects 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
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
Strong 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 strict billing, close, audit, and reporting deadlines
Strong customer service, written communication, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently under limited supervision and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Ability to maintain confidentiality, follow company policies, and support process improvements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers, if travel is required
Negligible travel is expected
Must clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer and before employment
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
Experience preparing accrual support, journal entry support, customer aging reports, variance analyses, financial reports, or audit schedules preferred
Oil and gas, water, energy, transportation, or midstream industry experience preferred
Experience with customer contracts, pricing terms, run tickets, meter readings, trucking tickets, or operational billing support preferred
Experience with ERP, accounting, ticketing, billing, or accounts receivable software preferred

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; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
Networking and employee engagement events
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
Hybrid work arrangement with two days working from home