Employer Accounts Receivable Associate Accounting Analyst

The CalSTRS Accounting Division is seeking a motivated individual to work as Associate Accounting Analyst on the Employer Accounts Receivable (EAR) Team.

 The Operational Accounting Division is comprised of three units: Billings and Collections, Disbursements and Taxes, and Contributions. These areas focus on accounting for CalSTRS “cash collection” cycle; “procure to pay” cycle, “disbursement” cycle (specifically timely distribution of retirement checks as well as issuing member refunds), as well as, accounting for contribution activities.  

 The Accounts Receivable Unit monitors and collects overpaid member accounts, excess earnings, employer retirement incentives and administrative receivables. The Unit also reviews the delinquency report and analyzes collectability of accounts. They prepare written correspondence and collection letters, journal and accrual entries, and perform monthly reconciliations between sub ledger and general ledger accounts.

Under the direction of the Financial Accountant I (FAI), the Associate Accounting Analyst (AAA) is responsible for analyzing complex accounting data to lead and assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of the billing and collection processes to recover benefits overpayments/enhancements from employer and state agency. The AAA will collaborate with other branches to obtain billing data and perform internal control procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness; and participate in the development of future system automation process as the legislation, policies and team evolves.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills: 

• Excellent data analysis experience
• Ability to work effectively as a team player and work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Quick and Efficient learner (automated system)
• Ability to take initiative

Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.