University of Colorado · 1 month ago
Financial Operations Specialist (Open Rank: Intermediate – Senior)
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$52K/yr - $66K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Financial Operations Specialist to support the Department of Anesthesiology. The role involves financial accounting, procurement processes, and contract management, ensuring compliance with university policies and providing resources for administrative staff.
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Responsibilities
Process financial transactions such as interdepartmental transfers, journal entries, cash receipts, etc
Prepare monthly and quarterly reconciliation and variance reports for clinical budgets, while conducting monthly audits and presenting GL-level reconciliations for clinical finance divisions
Assist in the development of financial dashboards and analysis tools to enhance the review of financial information, leveraging systems such as Power BI, Smartsheet, and Excel
Support the maintenance of departmental funds flow structure and proper allocations
Research, document, and communicate both UCD and CU Medicine Finance policies and procedure updates to staff and management
Perform a variety of procurement tasks in the various purchasing systems such as CU Marketplace, CU Med COR360, UCD and CU Med Concur expense systems
Maintain departmental listing of staff access, permissions, and cardholder data for procurement systems (list of cardholders, limits, Marketplace roles, etc.)
Collaborate with Department managers and assist with developing and maintaining departmental workflows to standardize expense reporting processes, promoting consistency and accuracy, as well as assist with process improvement initiatives and the integration of tools such as Smartsheet to improve financial tracking and reporting
Process contracts from start to finish through the various UCD and CU Medicine processes and systems, keeping relevant administrative leaders involved and informed throughout the process
Work closely with the department events lead and managers to provide most current guidelines and processes for faculty consulting and medical-legal agreements
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in business, business administration, finance, accounting, healthcare administration, public administration, information systems, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
1 year of professional level experience with duties in finance, contracting, vendor relations, and/or procurement for Intermediate Professional
2 years of professional level experience with duties in finance, contracting, vendor relations, and/or procurement for Senior Professional
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire
Ability to effectively source, allocate, and control funds from various internal and external sources
Ability to establish work priorities, plan, organize, implement, and coordinate procurement, contract, and administrative activities
Ability to take direction and use independent judgment to proactively identify and address problems
Demonstrated ability to use and learn a variety of computer/web-based applications and programs and embrace the use of new technologies in the performance of routine and non-routine tasks
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population of employees at all levels throughout the institution
Outstanding customer service skills
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion
Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Eagerness to learn, expand, and develop knowledgebase and skills
Preferred
2+ years progressive experience in finance, contracting, vendor relations, and/or procurement or other related field(s)
Experience using purchasing and/or contracting systems such as Concur, Marketplace, and COR360
Experience working in higher education and/or an academic medical environment
Familiarity with University and CU Medicine procurement and contract policies and procedures
Experience with financial database reporting and presentation
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
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Funding
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$0.5MKey Investors
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