Regis University · 7 hours ago
Accountant II
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $70K/yr
4+ years expRegis University is a Jesuit institution that values respect, inclusion, and equity. The Accountant II plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial presentation and compliance with university policies, while contributing to the stewardship of institutional resources and promoting operational excellence.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
General accounting functions
Maintain a chart of accounts and perform monthly reconciliations for all assigned statements of Financial Position accounts
Assist staff members within Financial Affairs with technical accounting or other related topics and perform the initial review of staff journal entries and reconciliations
Work with the Advancement department to set up new accounts and deposit funding received from donors
Records incoming gifts into restricted and designated accounts
Performs monthly reconciliations of pledge receivables and contribution revenue
Establishes and maintains endowed scholarships
Reconciles the annuity pool regularly
Work with the Center for Scholarship and Research Engagement (CSRE) department to set up new accounts and deposit funding received from granting sources
Assist with indirect cost allocations, and process and submit required quarterly annual financial reporting to external granting agencies
Prepare backup documentation for and manage the University's Single Audit and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
Work with Financial Aid regarding government funding and complete drawdown with G6
Responsible for coordinating and managing certain restricted and designated accounts
Make annual distributions to external and internal recipients
Prepare year-end reports that the President shares with donors
Make recommendations for coordinating fundraising events
Be the primary contact for this area within the Office of Financial Affairs
Prepare payroll journal entries for faculty, staff, student and affiliate faculty
Work with budget managers, departments, and payroll to determine and correct account discrepancies
Notify and assist payroll with benefit reconciliations
Assist with various tax filing needs, e.g., Sales/use tax, business property tax return, city tax
Act as a resource to staff and faculty as questions arise concerning the taxability of resale items and events
Assist the Accounting Manager and Controller with various projects assigned, including preparing multiple schedules and footnotes for the annual financial statement audit
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
4+ years of industry experience or a combination of public and industry experience
Experience with the preparation of spreadsheets and interpretation of spreadsheet information
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Preferred
Non-profit accounting or grant accounting experience
Benefits
Comprehensive group health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
A generous tuition benefit for employees, spouses and dependents
Paid Mission leave to allow our employees to engage in acts of service or to have time for personal reflection.
The "Gift of Time" when Regis closes between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Options for flexible work arrangements based on position.
Company
Regis University
Regis University, an educational institute, offers academic services to its students.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Stephanie Morris
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Zach E.
RUSGA Chief Financial Officer
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