Job Summary:

The Finance Office is responsible for all University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus accounting and financial functions which include but are not limited to:

• the maintenance of financial systems,
• reporting of financial information,
• capital construction accounting,
• reconciliations between the general ledger and related subsystems,
• accounting feed/interface with the State’s accounting system,
• providing accounting support to various campus departments,
• internal reviews,
• interpretation/compliance of state, federal, and university fiscal rules.

You will be performing accounting duties and providing accounting service to campus departments and schools. You’ll be involved with reconciling campus pool accounts for fringe benefits, reviewing journal entries, fielding help desk questions, analyzing general ledger transactions, reviewing and processing chartfield requests, investigating and clearing campus payroll suspense accounts, preparing monthly deficit memos and following up with responsible fiscal managers, preparing financial statements and assisting with month-end and year-end closing tasks. This role is key to…

Key Responsibilities (All Levels):

Reconciliation and Analysis (70%)

• Reconcile campus pool accounts for fringe benefits, analyze benefit transactions, investigate discrepancies, and correct errors.
• Review chartfield requests from departments and set up chartfield in finance system in compliance with fund accounting and university guideline.
• Review journal entries based on generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and university guideline.

Financial Reporting (15%)

• Investigate and make correction for abnormal balances in financial statements.
• Interpret, analyze, evaluate, and investigate financial data or transactions.
• Generate and prepare financial reports as assigned.

Month-end Close and Customer Support (15%)

• Perform accounting tasks as assigned for university general ledger’s month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.
• Field questions from departments and provide training regarding accounting, financial reporting, and university systems (such as Peoplesoft and HCM).

This position has the ability to work in a hybrid model.

Why Join Us:

We are seeking an energetic, strategic, positive, and forward-thinking individual to join our team. We are fast paced, and deadline driven and are always looking for new ideas to improve processes. A successful candidate for this position will be willing to share visioning, implement best practices, all while consistently providing support to our department partners.

The Finance Office has an exceptional track record when it comes to employee satisfaction. Our team is very diversified and are often described as friendly, supportive, and resourceful.

Benefits statement to include in all benefits-eligible positions:

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit:

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Entry Professional Level:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution with 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing is required.

Intermediate Professional Level:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution with 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing is required.
• At least one (1) year of professional accounting experience.

Senior Professional Level:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution with 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing is required.
• At least two (2) years of professional accounting experience.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis. Graduate courses and/or a graduate degree in accounting may be substituted for work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience at a Higher Education Institution or State of Colorado Agency with knowledge of university administrative and fiscal policies and procedures.
• Experience with University of Colorado systems, reporting, finance, and PeopleSoft System financial module.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting standard pronouncements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Ability to follow standard written procedures in order to perform the duties.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills in financial reconciliations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

Questions should be directed to: Sara Kenney, sara.kenney@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified.

Anticipated Salary Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

• Entry Level: $40,731 – $51,810
• Intermediate Level: $44,325 – $56,382
• Senior Level: $47,919 – $60,953

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.

The University of Colorado seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds