Senior Accountant

Colorado State University•Pueblo, CO

6d•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will prepare, collect, analyze, reconcile, and consolidate accounting transactions to close out the accounting month/quarter/year. They will also prepare, coordinate, and consolidate annual workpapers for the University’s audited financial statements and footnotes, PBC’s, and State exhibits. This role serves as a resource and unit leader to guide others on complex processes and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, emphasis in Accounting or Finance.
Must have completed Intermediate Accounting coursework.
5+ years of professional accounting or finance experience.
2+ years of experience with complex accounting or finance reconciliations and responsibilities.
Strong computer skills.
Excellent written communication skills as demonstrated through application materials and experience.
A proven team player and individual contributor.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting (MAcc), Finance, or Business Administration (MBA).
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (active or eligible)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
Project Management Professional (PMP).
Experience with GASB (public) or FASB / NACUBO-style not-for-profit reporting (as applicable).
Knowledge of internal controls (design, documentation, testing support) and audit/PBC coordination.
Experience leading training, writing procedures, and improving processes/automation.
Experience supervising or leading work (coaching, reviews, coverage planning).
Reporting/analytics tools experience (e.g., PowerBI, dashboards).
7+ yrs professional accounting experience.
Prior higher education experience with university receivables, sponsored programs, auxiliaries/athletics, or financial aid-related reconciliations (as applicable).
Experience with university systems/ERPs (enterprise resource planning), such as Kuali Financial System (KFS), Banner.
Experience acting as backup to a Controller/Manager or owning close coordination.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute month-end close activities, including preparation and/or review of journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation.
Perform and/or review monthly balance sheet and key account reconciliations; ensure reconciliations meet established standards (timely completion, clear support, documented review).
Analyze and resolve account differences between subledger systems and the general ledger; research root cause and coordinate corrective actions.
Provide oversight of A/R processes to promote timely billing, collections, adjustments, write-offs, and accurate aging and allowance considerations in accordance with policy.
Monitor receivable compliance by evaluating Federal, State, and University rules and regulations; interpret impact and recommend operational or policy adjustments.
Provide guidance to campus stakeholders on interpreting and applying University, State, and Federal rules to financial transactions; escalate policy exceptions or control concerns as appropriate.
Develop, update, and deliver training related to KFS, accounting guidance, reporting tools, and financial policies; publish job aids or process guidance as needed.
Provide direct supervision and support for assigned accounting personnel (e.g., OFM/Athletics Accountant, General Accountant, A/R team), including performance reviews and coverage planning.
Evaluate internal controls and business processes; recommend and implement improvements (standardization, automation, documentation, review sign-offs) to strengthen compliance and efficiency.