Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus employs 4,000 individuals, instructs over 16,000 students, and has a budget of $4 million. 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:

• Compliance with implementation and monitoring of accounting standards for a complex organization.
• Preparation of financial statements for two campuses along with variance analysis and projections.
• Distribution of financial information to various units along with resolving accounting and revenue variances.
• Maintenance of financial systems.
• Capital construction accounting.
• Oversight and approval of service center costing.
• Reconciliations between the general ledger and related subsystems.
• Reconciliation and coordination of accounting interface with the States accounting system.
• Accounting and policy support to various campus departments.
• Internal reviews and compliance.
• Interpretation/compliance of accounting standards, state, federal, and university fiscal rules.

This Accountant position performs accounting and financial functions in the Finance Office. The primary responsibilities include coordinating chartfield setup requests, preparing sales tax filing, reviewing department journal entries, compiling and creating entries for inter-unit cost allocation (IUCA) requests, reconciling and processing I/O payment requests from UC Health, identifying and correcting abnormal balances in financial statements, preparing financial reports, providing customer service to departments, and assisting with month-end and year-end closing tasks. Depending on specific qualifications, the selected candidate may be hired at either the entry, intermediate or senior professional level.

• Participate in professional development opportunities to grow your career
• Build relationships with other departmental staff, focused on understanding needs along with opportunities for improving processes.
• Partner with other financial staff in developing key financial performance tools and share them with departmental stakeholders.
• Participate in a complex organization involving sponsored research, instruction, clinical functions.
• Become part of a department where inclusiveness and culture are valued.
• Earn a masters degree at a greatly reduced rate through our Employee Tuition Assistance Benefit program, if you are interested

We are looking for someone with…

• Positive energy, motivation, vision, and a desire for continuous learning
• A strategic mind-set and is forward-thinking
• A belief that strong relationships are key to success
• A can-do attitude
• A focus on providing solutions based on the requirements and necessary outcomes of those whom we serve

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate chartfield requests from departments, assign requests to accountants in Finance Office for processing, and monitor progress of chartfield setup and maintenance.
• Review chartfield requests from departments and set up chartfield in finance system.
• Review journal entries based on GAAP and university guidelines.
• Compile sales tax information from departments and prepare filing of monthly sales tax return.
• Create, maintain, and reconcile IUCAs workbook and journal entries in general ledger.
• Reconcile and process I/O payment requests from UCH.
• Monitor campus payroll suspense account and follow up with departments to clear outstanding balances.
• Investigate and make corrections for abnormal balances in financial statements.
• Research and resolve discrepancies and errors.
• Interpret, analyze, evaluate, and investigate financial data or transactions.
• Assist departments with issues of journal entries, sales tax reporting, and chartfields.
• Generate and prepare financial reports as assigned.
• Perform accounting tasks for university general ledgers 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).

Work Location:

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Why Join Us:

We are seeking an energetic, positive, and forward-thinking individual to join our team. We are a fast-paced, deadline driven, and customer service focused office and are always looking for new ideas to manage our portfolio. A successful candidate for this position will be willing to be involved in visioning and implementing best practices, all while consistently providing support to our department partners and students.

The Finance Office has an exceptional track record when it comes to employee satisfaction. Our team is very diverse and often described as friendly, supportive, and resourceful. We also offer professional development opportunities to help with career growth.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

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 bachelors 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. Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree on a year for year basis.

Intermediate Professional Level:

• A bachelors 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. Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree on a year for year basis.
• One (1) year of professional accounting experience.

Senior Professional Level:

• A bachelors 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. Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree on a year for year basis.
• Two (2) years of professional accounting experience.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

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 throughout the institution.
• 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.
• Detailed working knowledge of the University of Colorados Accounting System
• Able to use standard query tools in a data warehouse environment to support reconciliation activities as well as to provide ad-hoc reports required by management.

How to Apply:

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

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Unofficial College Transcript

4. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

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

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by October 17, 2023. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting hiring range for this position has been established as:

Entry: $50,000 – $60,000

Intermediate: $55,000 – $65,000

Senior: $60,000 – $70,000

The above hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

External candidates may be eligible for a one-time, non-base building sign-on bonus up to $2,000. Details of this recruitment incentive program will be provided during the interview process.

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@cuanschutz.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:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

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.