Finance & Accounting Professional

Official Title: Finance & Accounting Professional

Working Title: Finance & Accounting Professional

FTE: Full-time 1.0 (100%) FTE Hybrid

Salary Range: $59,961 - $65,000

Position #00675508– Requisition #33638

Join the University of Colorado Denver

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 .

Job Description

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

The Finance and Accounting Professional supports the College and Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration in providing accounting, purchasing, and financial support to the College of Architecture and Planning. Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to facilitating and supporting purchasing, processing reimbursements, submitting POs, processing honorariums and payment vouchers, tracking faculty development and startup funds and processing scholarship award payments for the College. The individual in this position must remain current on policies and procedures for these tasks and ensure compliance with all university, state, and federal accounting guidelines.

Finance & Accounting Professional
What you will do:

Finance & Procurement:

• Work with the Procurement Services Center, and external vendors to ensure financial transactions are recorded properly, merchandise and services are received and that payments are processed in a timely manner.
• Work with Assistant Dean to improve processes and maintain internal controls related to fiscal management and purchasing.
• Utilize CU Financial software (Concur, Marketplace, CU Data, and Peoplesoft Finance) daily to assist in maintaining and monitoring the college’s fiscal & procurement needs.
• Assist in regular maintenance of college accounts (SpeedTypes) including creation and inactivation as needed and requested by the Assistant Dean of Finance & Administration.
• Process purchase orders, Scope of Works, honorariums, reimbursements, and payment vouchers. Route and track related procurement contracts. Ensure all policies and procedures are followed and all relevant forms, quotes and approvals are obtained.
• At the request of the Assistant Dean of Finance & Administration, process Journal Entries and Budget Journal Entries periodically as needed.
• Assist with fiscal year end processes.
• Ensure timely reconciliation and review and approval of all non-travel Concur expense reports, and employee/non-employee reimbursement expense reports in Concur in compliance with College and University policies and procedures.
• Enter requests for purchase orders and standing purchase orders. Purchase as needed for faculty and staff on procurement card.
• Work with faculty and staff to ensure appropriate pre-approvals forms are submitted and obtained prior to alcohol purchases.
• Reconcile and track faculty development and faculty startup funds. Provide bimonthly, and ad hoc as needed, reports to faculty that reflect spending and current available balances.

Scholarships

• Work with the Assistant Dean of Finance & Administration to update scholarship lists, post notices, send letters and manage other communication to students.
• Coordinate receipt of applications and provide applications to various Scholarship Committees to facilitate a timely review.
• Notify the Scholarship Office of student recipients and scholarship amounts by submitting ISAFs and/or submitting awards through Scholarship Universe system.
• Process PhD tuition assistance awards each semester.
• Track awards and review student accounts to ensure students receive their scholarship awards.

The salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established at $59,961 - $65,000.

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 June 9, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered. 

Required Application Materials

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)

Questions should be directed to CAP Human Resources, [email protected].

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.

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 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.

 

Qualifications

 
Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

• A bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, accounting, finance, education, social sciences, healthcare administration, public administration, communications, information systems, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year of professional level experience in a finance or accounting position.

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

• Two (2) years in business administration, business, finance, accounting, payroll, fiscal reporting, fiscal management, financial forecasting, or a directly related field.
• Experience with Concur, Marketplace, and PeopleSoft
• Experience with CU SIS and Scholarship Universe

• Knowledge of accounting and procurement.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft and finance applications.
• Analytical skills including the ability to apply math skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage interrelated and/or complex issues or transactions.
• Ability to take direction and use independent judgment.
• Ability to evaluate policies and exercise good judgment in the interpretation and application of policies, procedures, and rules.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally. Ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion.

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 .