Accounting Professional

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

7d•$60,000 - $64,000•Remote

About The Position

The Accounting Professional, along with the rest of the team and work unit, supports the CU Health Plan function and maintains all assigned University of Colorado Health and Welfare Trust accounting transactions. This position will provide a variety of daily professional accounting services in support of the team and work unit and will have day-to-day responsibilities that consist of ensuring proper accounting transactions of the Trust, billing employers for member coverage, paying vendors appropriately and timely, and assisting with financial reporting. This position reports to the CU Health Plan Accounting Director and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classification system.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in accounting (professional experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the educational requirement)
One (1) year of professional experience in an accounting or a business-related position, or similar
Skilled in using and applying Microsoft Office programs
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other University personnel, and the public
Intermediate technology and computer skills
Knowledge of standard accounting policies and procedures
Ability to work within a diverse team and actively seek out opportunities to promote and cultivate diversity across the organization.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of professional experience in an accounting or a business-related position, or similar.
Experience with PeopleSoft Human Resources and Financial software
Familiarity with accounting or financial analysis in an insurance entity or a self-funded health plan environment.
Understanding of health insurance financial metrics (IBNR reserves, pharmacy benefit pricing models, etc.)

Responsibilities

Billing employers for coverage and maintaining subsidiary accounts receivable ledger
Compiling data in preparation for creating journal entries
Entering Trust transactions into the general ledger systems, including uploading recurring entries
Performing general ledger account reconciliations
Making vendor payments
Creating and maintaining various schedules of activities
Compiling various data for compliance with external reporting requirements
Assembling documentation requested for audits
Maintaining various schedules, including bank receipts
Assisting with reporting requirements
Responding to ad hoc data requests
Performing required Trust tax and regulatory compliance
Creating various managerial reports and analyzing activity

Benefits

No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options, some inclusive of IVF assistance.
Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options.
Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10%25 of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.
Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays.
A dedicated week off for winter break.
6 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood.
A tuition benefit program for you and/or your dependents.
Free RTD EcoPass and free onsite parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office.
Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Additional taxable fringe benefits may be available.