Accountant I (Finance & Accounting Entry Professional)

University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Facilities Management
Job Title: Accountant I (Finance & Accounting Entry Professional)
Position #790083 – Requisition #23351

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

This position 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 .

Please Note: The Facilities Finance team is currently working on a hybrid schedule (twice a week in the office and three times a week remotely). This schedule might change in the future per campus and unit leadership guidelines and requirements

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start dateand boosters are required of all employeees starting 1/24/2022 .  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at: https://www.cu.edu/vaccine-requirement

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.
• Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
• Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 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.

About the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital  and Children's Hospital Colorado  - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu .

The Facilities Management department has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Accountant I position.

Jobs in this career family provide the accounting and financial activities for the University.  Functions include general accounting, budget, financial analysis and audit, tax and reporting, accounts payable and receivables, government cost reimbursement, contract administration, cashiering, cash management/ banking, investments, treasury and travel audit.

Professionals at the entry level are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. At the entry level, duties are limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals and are performed in a training and Development capacity.

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for managing, monitoring and reporting budget and expenses for campus capital, non-capital construction and controlled maintenance project funds (approximately $50-$90 million in expenditures annually) at both the CU Denver and CU Anschutz locations of the University of Colorado. Position will be financially handling the project budgets, routing invoices for approvals, setting up and maintaining project status reports and processing pay applications; communicating frequently with project managers and other project accountants regarding scope/schedule/status/issues with projects.

Examples of Work Performed:

Provide all finance, accounting and procurement support for various construction projects. The duties include, but not limited to:

• Creating project status reports for each project and maintain the status with updates on commitments and payments.
• Creating journal entries, cash transfers in the general ledger and requesting budget adjustments as needed.
• Verifying funds for commitments and conduct financial reviews for construction contracts and consulting agreements.
• Creating POs, SPOs for projects and requesting updates per amendments and change orders.
• Processing invoices and reviewing payment applications for projects.
• Coordinating project budgets and progress from start to finish and closing out projects when they are completed.
• Work closely with Project Managers for timely submission, payment, and or accrual of invoices for the Fiscal Year End.
• Meeting with project managers on project financial status and budget issues/updates and assist them to resolve the issue.
• Support project accountants and others with maintaining the projects database, invoice tracking, filing various project documents, and other day-to-day project accounting administrative duties.
• In addition, the position helps to prepare various ad hoc reports, as needed.
• Other accounting duties, as assigned.
• Assist with training and informing project managers with up to date procurement rules and regulations.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Salary and Benefits:

• The salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established at $40,731 - $51,810
• The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
• 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 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 is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Here is a link to an overview of the benefits package
• Here is a link to a Total Compensation Calculator

Diversity and Equity:

• 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 [email protected] ​
• The University of Colorado Denver | 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 and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
• The University of Colorado Denver | 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel to develop, revise, and maintain spreadsheets and databases for reporting and tracking purposes for all core activities.
• Experience with University of Colorado systems, reporting, finance, procurement, invoicing, and billing, and PeopleSoft system financial module.
• Experience in providing administrative and financial assistance within a higher education environment.

Competencies:

• 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
• Detail oriented with ability to handle complex reconciliations
• Ability to identify and resolve budget issues when it is present.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

Conditions of Employment:

• Please Note: The Facilities Finance team is currently working on a hybrid schedule (twice a week in the office and three times a week remotely). This schedule might change in the future per campus and unit leadership guidelines and requirements
• 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: https://www.cu.edu/vaccine-requirement