University of Colorado · 2 months ago
Finance & Accounting Professional (Entry or Intermediate – Open Rank)
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$48K/yr - $56K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Finance & Accounting Professional to support the College of Nursing’s Finance & Accounting Team. This role involves coordinating activities related to Student Funding & Scholarship Support and managing general finance transactions while ensuring compliance and providing excellent customer service.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Liaise with Student Affairs to coordinate scholarship tracking, calculations, and distributions
Manage accounting transactions related to scholarships, fellowships, stipends, and tuition buy-downs
Develop and manage a dynamic tracking system to track scholarships that are awarded to students over multiple semesters and academic years. Maintains and updates the system as needed to ensure functionality and adaptability to changing requirements
Collaborate with the Bursar’s Office and the Office of Financial Aid to stay informed of key deadlines and timeframes for each academic semester
Reconcile budgets for annual scholarships and ensure sufficient funding for proposed awards
Assist in resolving tuition billing issues and reconciling revenues to registration records in collaboration with the Bursar’s Office
Process and track financial transactions, including journal entries (JEs), payroll expense transfers (PETs), purchase orders, subcontracts, travel reimbursements, and payment vouchers
Collaborate with Clinical and Community Affairs to ensure accurate tracking and management of clinical faculty positions and related financial data
Prepare journal entries and cost transfers to maintain compliance with GAAP and university fiscal policies
Support procurement activities through CU Marketplace, including requisitions and purchase order reconciliation
Review and audit financial records, identify errors, and resolve discrepancies
Provide account balances and financial information to appropriate stakeholders as needed
Reconcile purchase orders and ensure proper close-out procedures are followed to maintain compliance and financial integrity
Monitor deficit accounts regularly, process necessary corrective entries, and assist the Director of Finance and Business Operations in preparing financials for year-end closeout
Serve as the primary financial contact for the CUCN Student Council and affiliated student groups
Responsible for streamlining financial processes, implementing internal controls, and safeguarding assets
Manage standardized forms for reimbursements and purchases, ensuring compliance with University policies
Develop and maintain internal financial procedures to support student organization operations
Suggest new or revised processes, forms, and reports to improve financial accuracy and efficiency. Implements new processes and ensures sustainability
Apply principles of internal controls, including authorization, documentation maintenance, and segregation of duties
Interact with university offices, faculty, students, and staff to investigate and resolve financial issues and advise on best practices
Provide coverage and support for team responsibilities during colleague absences, ensuring continuity of operations and timely completion of tasks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
One (1) year of professional experience processing general financial transactions, reporting financial information, and/or similar
Preferred
Experience with University of Colorado accounting and procurement systems such as CONCUR, CU Marketplace, or other comparable PeopleSoft-based financial systems
Experience working with scholarship and/or endowment fund management
Experience working with federal financial regulations and practices
Experience working with financial reporting tools and accounting software on a daily basis
Benefits
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
Company
University of Colorado
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
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2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Richard Schulick
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