Accounting Technician II - Accounts Receivable
Requisition Number: 71379
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 28-Apr-2026
Date Posted:
Job Summary
The CU Book Store in Boulder Colorado welcomes applications for the Accounting Technician II - Accounts Receivable position! This position performs all functions required to handle the Accounts Receivable duties for the CU Book Store; while following Federal, State, and University rules and regulations and complying with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The CU Book Store offers a convenient place for students to prepare for their academic endeavors. The store offers academic course materials, and school supplies for all students, faculty and staff. We also provide logoed gear for all patrons and visitors of the university. By offering innovative services and customer centric culture, the Store strives to provide a welcoming environment for all members of the campus community, and the Boulder Community at large.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Sales Audit
Operates and maintains accounting office portion of POS system (Sales Processing, cash registers, printers, terminals). This includes programming/running prior day's Sales Audits, record retention of PeopleSoft cash receipt and associated records, and production and retention of hard copy back-up records. Verifies all POS associated computer reports for completeness and accuracy, and checks for improper/erroneous transactions, deletions, invalid entries, and system malfunctions. Coordinates corrections of system malfunctions with Customer Service department and data processing personnel. Collaborates with accounting manager to appraise, assess, edit, and update current POS and cash handling procedures and determine the need for new or revised procedures.
Sales Reconciliation
Balances and reconciles daily sales data to actual receipts back-up. This includes making all necessary correction, deletions, and additions; as well as ensuring that all data from the POS sub-system is recorded on the PeopleSoft system, by completing a journal entry/cash receipt to record the Book Store's daily sales. Balance data from GL Net-Suite to MFin PeopleSoft reports.
Balance and Reconcile Funds
Administers CU Book Store change, advance and petty cash funds. Balances and reconciles these funds to PeopleSoft totals. Prepares and submits necessary paperwork to increase/decrease change funds balance as store business volume dictates. Prepares and submits necessary paperwork to obtain advances for events such as used text buyback and repays these advances upon completion of the event they were obtained for.
Inter-department Orders
Compiles IN's (Inter-department orders) associated with Book Store point-of-sale system (POS) for journal entry and posting. Posts journal entries of IN's to PeopleSoft for both original batches and for correction batches, after researching and resolving account distribution errors. Record batches in logbook and maintain IN files in systematic order. Reconciles IN accounts per Book Store records to PeopleSoft accounts.
Credit card Reconciliation
Maintain records on credit card transactions of Book Store. Reconciles and corrects reports and spreadsheets summarizing electronic processing of credit card transactions to PeopleSoft records. Research requests from customers, credit card companies or bank for backup information on credit card transactions, and corrections of charge-back. Correction of rejected credit card batches; involving research and programming of credit card system to remove/correct rejected transactions and re-transmission of corrected batches.
Vending
Assist as the vending liaison on campus working with the vendors. Answer phone calls and e-mails for vending machine malfunctions, refunds or the moving of the machines and log and report the issues to Pepsi/Canteen. Distribute vending machine refunds to departments on campus. Allocate Pepsi/Canteen commissions to the various departments. Create revenue spreadsheets for historical analysis and forecasting.
PeopleSoft
Compile, organize and balance internal Book Store records to PeopleSoft Total for unearned revenues, Bursar Accounts, deposit-held-in-Custody accounts, and postage stamp accounts. Produces Journal entries to correct errors.
Other Duties as Assigned
Cross train with Supervisors and co-workers to help carry out the Accounting Support Functions of the Book Store. Miscellaneous duties as assigned and participation in major store events such as RUSH, year-end inventory, and special events. Understanding store operations, procedures and policies, and cross training in other Department as needed.
What You Should Know
Position works primarily Monday-Friday, working hours are flexible from 7am-6pm, this position may be able to work a hybrid schedule with supervisor's permission. Some weekends and nights may be required, based on the needs of the business. After training possible one day per week remote.
What We Can Offer
The salary range is $45,000 to $50,500 annually.
Benefits
At the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/) , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage (https://advantage.cu.edu/campus/cu-boulder) program.
Be Statements
Be challenged. Be unique. Be Boulder.
What We Require
Two years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for year basis.
What You Will Need
Experience working with accounts receivable, accounts payable and reconciliations.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by April 28, 2026, for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs. (http://jobs.colorado.edu/)
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Accounting-Technician-II-Accounts-Receivable/71379 (https://apptrkr.com/7086678)
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