Title: Accounts Receivable Analyst (Hybrid Work Schedule)
Hiring Range: $62,184
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Retirement System
Agency Website: https://www.varetire.org/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to contribute to the fulfillment of VRS’s mission by executing all lines of business system transactions to properly interface into the Accounts Receivable (A/R) subsidiary ledgers. The Accounts Receivable Analyst responsibilities include but are not limited to exercising discretion and professional judgment in examining and evaluating documentation, procedures, internal controls and trend analyses to ensure that A/R records are accurate, effective, and in compliance. This position will analyze the A/R subsidiary ledgers and employer balances, ensuring that the receivable balances carried in the General Ledger are properly supported on a monthly basis, resolving payment and reconciliation issues, and taking any corrective action necessary. The Accounts Receivable Analyst works closely with employers as well as internal departments such as Employer Confirmation; Employer Representative Group and the Customer Contact Center. In addition, this position will work closely with management in developing and implementing continuous process improvements and new system enhancements through system testing and/or monitoring after implementation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or closely related field, required; an equivalent combination of education/experience may also be considered
- Experience in complex financial organizations and automated accounting systems
- General accounting experience in an environment with collections activity, or similar role
- Proven experience analyzing, reconciling and resolving accounting transactions
- Excellent communication skills, excellent computation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Access
- Ability to work individually and/or in a team environment
Additional Considerations
- Experience with operational accounting and/or pension benefit systems and knowledge of CARDINAL/PeopleSoft preferred
- Previous experience in the Public Sector
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
*VRS is unable to provide sponsorship, for this position*
Currently, this position has a hybrid work schedule - requiring work in the office two days per week, and work remotely three days per week. The selected candidate must be able to work in the office any day of the week as required by the manager.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Email: careers@varetire.org
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
