Accounts Receivable Assistant

About Us

Founded in 1989, Arapahoe Fire Protection is a leading fire protection company with offices in Aurora, Colorado Springs, and Wheat Ridge Colorado. We are seeking candidates who are looking for a company that they can growth with. We are a family-owned company who values its employees and is looking for future leaders in our business.

Position Summary

As an Accounts Receivable Assistant , you will play a critical role in the financial health of our organization by ensuring accurate and timely billing, managing collections, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will bring a customer-first mindset, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach to resolving billing discrepancies and outstanding balances.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with collection manager to assist in collections via telephone/email.
• Gain an understanding and utilization of Sage Intacct for booking contracts, preparing pay applications, and locating invoices to provide customers for collection purposes.
• Review incoming service calls and customer accounts to confirm their account status is in good standing.
• Receive and coordinate incoming calls via phone/email as needed.
• Identify and manage COD clients.
• Take payments as needed.
• Provide Invoices to customers who are not in good standing and obtain payment information.
• Manage accounts receivables inquiries via telephone/email.
• Assist with projects and other tasks as required.
• Receive and coordinate incoming calls via phone/email as needed.
• Prepare work orders for invoicing /audit open work orders as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 1-2 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or general accounting.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service skills (to internal and external customers).
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work M-F 8am-5pm.
• Sage Intacct experience a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation : Hourly pay range of $22-28/hour, depending on experience.
• Benefits Package : Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, holidays.
• Career Growth : Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the accounting team.
• Culture : Be part of a supportive and inclusive team in a company that values integrity, innovation, and employee wellbeing.
• Denver Lifestyle : Work in one of the fastest-growing cities in the country with access to the Rocky Mountains, vibrant culture, and year-round activities.

Arapahoe Fire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.