Analyst-Accounts Receivable

Primary Purpose

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position provides billing and accounting support to our Account Receivable team for Tallgrass Water in our Lakewood, CO office and will report to the Accounts Receivable Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Primary function of this position is to assist AR team in the monthly billing process for all Water Invoices.
• Verify trucking tickets for accuracy and make corrections in the ticketing system, scanning and ticket entry, when applicable.
• Assist with invoicing backup and excel spreadsheets.
• Meet (scheduled) monthly invoicing deadlines.
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with colleagues, transporters and customers and obtain additional information to help with ticket audit, invoicing, coding, and reconciliation.
• Provide general administrative support.
• Adapt to constant changes in the work environment and be responsive to customer demands.
• Contract management.
• Perform/complete monthly account reconciliations.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Foster a positive open work environment, systems approaches and disciplined execution of all assigned tasks.
• Required to play a role in building a collaborative, high-performing, service-oriented team.
• Interact, and communicate, with other department personnel to determine root cause of process errors.
• Identify/implement process and business system improvements.
• General accounting task opportunities.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with courtesy and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Protect Tallgrass's value by keeping information confidential.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, employees, and the public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly, and special project duties as identified and defined.
• Regular attendance at the worksite is required.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

Education

• Accounting/Finance degree, or a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience.
  
  

Experience/Specific Knowledge

• A minimum two (2) years administrative experience.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience with entry-level accounts receivable, and/or accounting, is required.
• ASC 606 knowledge/application.
• A minimum of one (1) year of oil & gas experience is preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that include Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  
  

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
• Negligible travel required.
  
  

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to collaborate with all employees in corporate and field offices.
• Excellent analytical skills, critical thinking skills and excellent people skills with both internal and external parties.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently, multi-task and work under pressure.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to collaborate with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Job level/pay commensurate with experience and skill sets.
  
  

Physical Demands

All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Use of hands to type, touch, handle, or feel required, as well as to talk and hear.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will need to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

• None
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills, & Abilities

Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:

• Accounting/Finance degree, or relative experience
  
  

Other Responsibilities

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position will be $55,000 - $65,000/ yr.
  
  

About Us

Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include 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
  
  

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Notice to External Search Firms: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.

EEO Statement: Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.