AR Specialist

Job Title: AR Specialist/Bookkeeper Location: Onsite Fort Collins, CO Department: Accounting Job Type: Full Time Rate: $40,000 - $50,000 commensurate with experience and expertise Reports To: Controller Company Introduction: Ardalysts primary goal is to deliver cybersecurity and digital transformation solutions that help our clients protect their business and expand their competitive edge. Ardalyst is a combination of the words ardent and catalyst, as we are passionate change agents looking to uplevel our whole industry. By challenging common wisdom, sharing best practices, and looking at problems differently, the Ardalyst team helps educate public and private institutions on how best to mature workforces, processes, and technologies to thrive and succeed in a rapidly changing environment. Job Summary Role Summary: We are seeking an AR Specialist/Bookkeeper to add to our team. In this role, you will be managing and ensuring that our company's invoicing is accurate and sent out in a timely manner. In addition, you will be responsible for reporting on and performing initial collections requirements. You will maintain the product catalog, time entry for customer invoicing, data collection, and report creating. You must possess an ability to conduct independent research and analysis and share results with management and/or peers. Fit for the Role: As a growing startup, we need to mature and streamline our accounting practices as well as implement systems to support and automate functions such as sales and forecasting. You must be a builder who can identify organizational goals and objectives, and design processes and systems. The right individual will have growth opportunities to AR Manager, other bookkeeping and accounting roles, or project administration and sales support roles. Fit for the Culture: Bootstrapper you can create new things, not just manage existing ones. You work well individually and as a team. You don't let fear of failure get in your way and keep trying until you have a breakthrough. Innovator once you have something built, you can systematize it, make it repeatable, and iterate on it to create improvement. Geek you crave the details, can't stop learning, and love to teach others. Fit for the Environment: Speak your mind Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do and our belief in diversity of people supports our goal for diversity in thought. Ardalysts (thats just what we call ourselves) come ready to contribute and find solutions. Focus On Your Strengths We invest in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each employee so that you can shine at what YOU do best. See Yourself Grow Ardalysts have cited being encouraged to take educated risk, kick-start progress, and advance their skills as one of their favorite things about working at Ardalyst and were determined to keep it that way. To help understand our culture and operating model, recommend you read Patrick Lencioni's "The Advantage" and David Marquet's "Turn the Ship Around!" Duties/Responsibilities: Maintain and record a wide range of financial information and regularly check transactions for accuracy. Process invoices, record payments, and track expenses for the organization. Follow up on outstanding balances when necessary. Assist the team in preparing financial reports such as financial statements and budget performance. Ensure all the company's financial practices are in line with statutory regulations and legislation. Work closely with the finance team to create and analyze financial reports. Required Skills/Abilities: Proficient in executing tasks and delivering assignments with a strong emphasis on accuracy. Ability to develop and document processes to enhance efficiency and ensure clear guidelines. Strong communications skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Initiative-taking, highly organized and detail oriented with a strong ability to prioritize and multi-task. Knowledge and understanding of applicable laws and regulations. Demonstrated experience creating comprehensive financial statements and reports. Exceptional customer service skills to resolve issues promptly and support stakeholder needs. Strong knowledge using Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and complex formulas. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related field or equivalent experience. Strong mathematical and analytical skills. Basic understanding of financial and accounting principles. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Office Suite, and QuickBooks accounting software is a plus. Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO)? Paid Holidays? 401(k) Retirement Plan? Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance? Monetary assistance with training and certifications? Flexible Hours Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to work onsite of our Fort Collins office. Disclaimer Ardalyst Holdings, LLC and their operating companies are EOEs that empower employees, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristicto meet and exceed customer expectations and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic work environment.