Finance & Accounting Professional

University of Colorado | Denver

Official Title: Finance & Accounting Professional

FTE: Full-time

Salary Range : $51,127 - $56,509

Position #00300423– Requisition #32620

About the University of Colorado - Denver
The University of Colorado Denver is the state’s premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across seven schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through break through innovations and impactful research, and creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. For more information, visit ucdenver.edu .

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

The University of Colorado Denver – College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is seeking applications for the position of Finance and Accounting Professional at the intermediate level.

This position will assist with the performance of various accounting functions in the college (e.g., general ledger correcting entries, financial reconciliations, training functions, retroactive payroll corrections, etc.) and specialize in training, troubleshooting issues and compliance assurance with Concur travel card, procurement card, the reimbursement process, and petty cash and gift cards.

Finance and Accounting Professional

What you will do:

Accounts Payable

• Processes purchase orders in CU Marketplace for the college, including capital equipment and sole-source purchases.
• Monitors accounts payable transactions to ensure timely vendor invoicing, payment by the PSC, encumbrance relief and recording of proper amounts in the ledger; assists in resolving match exceptions in the accounts payable system.
• Prepares Scope of Work documents for various vendors completing consulting work for the college, including international vendors at the International College Beijing.
• Assists faculty members with travel reimbursements when needed; helps inexperienced cardholders create procurement and travel reports in Concur.
• Acts as backup in facilitating procurement for the CLAS Dean’s Office and CLAS departments with the university procurement card.

Accounts Receivable

• Assists with administering cash collections for the college in collaboration with the auxiliary/gift Finance and Accounting Senior Professional. Deposit CLAS revenue payments for auxiliary and gift funds. Prepare the cash receipt, obtain appropriate signatures, and deliver to the Bursar’s Office for deposit. Check the speed type on the following day to ensure the deposit went through correctly.
• Perform post-audit tasks to maintain integrity of process and ensure accuracy of reconciliations. Perform correcting entries as needed when any issues are discovered.

Gift Cards and Petty Cash

• Oversees petty cash and gift card reconciliation for the college. Works with faculty members to prepare the necessary application paperwork, ensures that appropriate documentation is retained for all cash disbursements, checks that any unallocated cash is handled appropriately and recorded properly in the financials, and ensures proper handling and recording of any unused gift cards.
• Acts as a liaison to the campus financial compliance unit when audits are conducted on college petty cash accounts. Conducts remedial training with faculty and staff as needed when procedures are not followed. Performs regular spot audits of college petty cash accounts and gift card funds to ensure that responsible personnel are following proper procedures.

General Ledger

• Assists with the preparation of journal entries and payroll expense transfers based on accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and policies.
• Reconciles Dean’s Office speed types monthly, saving backup documentation and business purpose explanation for each expense.
• Analyzes the general ledger for various accounting issues such as cash deposits to expense, abnormal balances, and company card personal charges. This position will identify abnormalities, review the transactions, and contact the originator for clarification or training in proper accounting procedures. 
• Collaborates with Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration and Finance and Accounting Program Director in completing month-end and fiscal year-end tasks. This includes assisting with addressing deficits, researching encumbrances, and submitting a list of closure requests to the PSC for any purchase orders in CU Marketplace that are no longer needed.

Capital Equipment and Space Inventory/Survey

• Manages the capital equipment inventory for the college, partnering with the central Finance Office to ensure that items are recorded and properly depreciated. Ensure proper disposal procedures are followed when items become obsolete. Affix new capital equipment tags, verify information on the associated form, and submit corrections to the Finance Office. Performs the annual Capital Equipment Inspection.
• Assists the Finance and Accounting Program Director with the annual space inventory entry for CLAS ensuring appropriate and accurate information is entered. Partners with the central Finance Office to ensure all renovated space is added and accounted for in the space system. Assists with the space surveys for CLAS departments with research non-class labs.

Scholarship Processing and Gift Funds

• Assists with scholarship processing and reconciliation.
• Serves as backup in managing college gift funds and auxiliary/gift financial functions.

The salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established at $51,127 - $56,509.  

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 is not eligible for overtime compensation.

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

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by February 26, 2024, at 11:59 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered. 

Questions should be directed to Alex Hegg, [email protected].

To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

• A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
• A current CV/resume
• List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.

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 is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting diverse faculty and staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, women, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equity in education and employment.

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, payroll, fiscal reporting, fiscal management, financial forecasting, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year professional experience in business administration, business, finance, accounting, payroll, fiscal reporting, fiscal management, financial forecasting, or a related field.

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/professional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

• Two (2) years of professional level experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience with university finance systems such as PeopleSoft or similar software.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Demonstrate a commitment to providing outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion with a commitment to developing equitable practices.
• Ability to perform some duties independently without guidance and direction from other professionals.
• Ability to obtain expert proficiency with University systems and processes; detail oriented.

• This position follows a hybrid work structure; employees are expected to work in-person in the office two to three (2 – 3) days/week and may work remotely two to three (2 – 3) days/week. Some job duties require work to be done in-person.
• As of 7/1/2023, The University of Colorado recommends employees be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19, but is not required. COVID recommendations and information can be found at: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus