University of Colorado · 2 months ago
Open Rank Finance & Accounting Professional (Senior – Principal)
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$52K/yr - $76K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is the largest clinical department in the School of Medicine. The Finance & Accounting Professional provides critical financial support to the Department of Medicine finance team, responsible for preparing budgets, monitoring expenses, and addressing budget variances.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Monitor and reconcile divisional financial transactions, report financials to the division administrator and division head
Ensure divisional financial commitments are appropriately funded and not overspent
Serve as a financial resource to faculty, providing support as needed
Take corrective action on deficits or accounting errors in accordance with University and Departmental policies
Prepare monthly divisional fund financial statements and submit contracts as needed
Monitor and update monthly funding distributions for faculty and staff within the division
Produce ad hoc financial reports, including CU Medicine operating, enrichment, and contract roll-up reports
Review monthly financial reports and prepare necessary journal entries (JEs), budget journal entries (BJEs), cash transfers, and Payroll Expense Transfers (PETs)
Calculate, validate, and submit compensation items such as incentives, on-call pay, differential pay, and additional procedure pay
Conduct reconciliations and submit Defacto and Axiom budgets and reports for assigned programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
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 of professional level experience in finance/accounting that involved analyzing and reconciling complex accounting information and financial statements
Bachelor's degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis
Three (3) years of professional level experience in finance/accounting that involved analyzing and reconciling complex accounting information and financial statements
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire
Strong accounting and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to assemble and analyze information for reports and special projects
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
A high level of interpersonal skills and professionalism
Ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines
Strong work ethic with a commitment to high standards, integrity, stability, and accountability
Proficient in Excel and Access
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
Outstanding customer service skills
Preferred
Prior experience working in an academic medical center or a healthcare environment
Experience working with University of Colorado and CU Medicine (UPI formerly) business applications (Peoplesoft Finance, CU-Data, HCM, InfoEd, Concur, Marketplace, WebSpace, AX System, COR360 etc.)
Four (4) to six (6) years of professional experience in financial or data analysis, administration, and/or management
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
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$0.5MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
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