Finance & Accounting Professional

University of Colorado•Hybrid, CO

11d•$51,748 - $69,343•Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) has an opening for a Finance and Accounting Professional. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting, this role is responsible for supporting SDM’s finance, accounting, and procurement functions. Key responsibilities include procurement and financial statement reconciliation, preparing financial documentation for accreditation purposes, and developing internal cost reports and financial projections. The position plays a critical role in ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial operations and works closely with various departments to support the financial infrastructure of the school. We are seeking experienced finance and accounting professionals who are collaborative, communicative, caring, detail-oriented, organized, proactive, able to think critically, quality-focused, and committed to continuous personal growth. The position is located at the University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, though hours may vary depending on business needs.

Requirements

A 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.
One (1) year of professional level experience in finance and/or US GAAP accounting
Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate a broad range of laws, rules, and regulations in order to exercise good judgment in application of school, campus, and university fiscal policies and processes.
Ability to manage financial accounting information systems, processes, and policies.
Ability to analyze financial and accounting information to identify as well as correct variances.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality while working with sensitive information.
Ability to take initiative with daily work activities and collaborates to create a positive effect on team performance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (i.e., excel, PowerPoint, word, forms, TEAMS) and the ability to learn and experiment with new software and systems.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
Three (3) years of professional level experience in finance and/or accounting.
Three (3) years of US GAAP financial and budgetary experience.
Two (2) years of experience working with Microsoft Excel and/or Power BI.
Financial and accounting experience in an higher education, public sector, and/or non-profit sector with progressive responsibilities
Experience with university administrative and fiscal policies and procedures and campus/organizational structures.
Experience with University of Colorado finance and procurement systems such as CU Marketplace, Concur or the PeopleSoft system financial module.
The ideal candidate for this position will be a detail oriented, ability to prioritize, excellent time management skills, and can work independently and/or collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Monitor accounts receivable for SDM departments; review contract compliance, prepare invoices, and process various payments (i.e., current, aging, outstanding).
Investigate and reconcile finance and accounting variances and discrepancies, in collaboration with university campus personnel, and external vendors to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), school and university fiscal policies and procedures.
Monitor school funding accounts (e.g., speed types) for accuracy and propose to management appropriate changes.
Take Direction to pull internal financial data, statements, reports, and special analyses.
Take direction to prepare analyses of financial, budget, and accounting data and reports for senior level decision-makers on financial projections, school policies, and processes.
Develop learning and development opportunities for SDM individuals to learn and understand finance, budget, and accounting variances and discrepancies.
Investigate and reconcile budget variances and discrepancies, in collaboration with university campus personnel, and external vendors to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), school and university fiscal policies and procedures.
Create budget and general ledger journal entries in the PeopleSoft Financial system; Assess, determine, and prepare appropriate journal entries (i.e., revenues, receivables, expenditures, and interdepartmental transfers, cost transfers).
Identify and make recommendations to SDM Finance & Budget leadership to improve workflows and protocols.
Independently prepare and communicate various internal financial statements, reports, and special analyses to department and school stakeholders.
Independently prepare analyses of financial, budget, and accounting data and reports for senior level decision-makers on financial projections, school policies, and processes.
Monitor school procurement card for appropriate approvals, transactions, and provide training and guidance in accordance with the university and school’s policies and procedures. Ensure the timely processing of expenditure reports.
Monitor purchases under $10,000 to ensure accurate account codes, speed types, and allowability of purchases and spending.
Coordinate the purchasing process for recurring standing purchase orders and multi-year agreements.
Collaborate with internal departments, vendors, and university campus personnel to confirm/audit receipt of merchandise and services before approving invoices.
Oversight of the school’s operating expense encumbrances.