Finance & Accounting ProfessionalRequisition Number: 62893Location: Boulder ColoradoEmployment Type: University StaffSchedule: Full TimePosting Close Date: 31-Mar-2025Date Posted:Job SummaryThe Finance & Accounting Professional will be a key member of the Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering (ECEE) finance team within the College of Engineering & Applied Science at CU Boulder. This professional will be responsible for managing and administering various fund types, including general funds, gifts, auxiliary, and plant funds. This role will also support sponsored research transactions in collaboration with the Senior Research Accountant and assist the payroll and HR specialists with transactional processing. In addition, the specialist will play a crucial role in procurement activities, including placing orders, reconciling accounts, and verifying purchase completions.This position will be responsible for monitoring all assigned SpeedTypes on a monthly basis to ensure spending remains on track and that any deficits are promptly addressed. The professional will work closely with the finance team and faculty to ensure budgets are properly entered and managed in compliance with departmental, college, and campus policies. Maintaining an up-to-date departmental SpeedType roster and ensuring accurate personnel assignments will also be a key responsibility.Furthermore, this role will generate and distribute monthly financial reports to departmental collaborators, ensuring they have the necessary information to achieve financial objectives. As a vital part of the department, this position directly supports ECEE's operational mission and strategic goals by ensuring strong financial oversight and efficient financial processes.The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.Who We AreECEE at CU Boulder is an outstanding undergraduate and graduate program in Colorado by reputation, rankings and size! We are also:
Part of one of the top-ranked engineering schools in the nation.
Our undergraduate electrical engineering program was ranked No. 16 among our public peers in U.S. News and World Report's Best Engineering Programs for 2024.
We are ranked No. 16 among public computer engineering programs and No. 17 among public electrical engineering programs in U.S. News and World Report's Best Graduate Schools for 2024.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will BeFiscal Administration:
Process journal entries and budget journal entries to ensure accurate allocation of funds, proper budget display, and correct expenditure and revenue postings.
Review and monitor departmental SpeedTypes to address deficits, manage surpluses, and ensure appropriate expenditures.
Maintain and update the departmental SpeedType roster, including requesting new SpeedTypes and closing obsolete ones.
Conduct ad hoc financial analyses, including DA-ICR allocation, faculty start-up and research spending, and gift fund utilization.
Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports detailing all departmental SpeedTypes to relevant partners.
Collaborate with the Finance Director to provide short-term and long-term financial forecasts that support departmental mission and strategic goals.
Assist the Senior Research Accountant with transactional processing and forecasting as needed.
Ensure proper recordkeeping of financial transactions, maintaining complete and accurate documentation.
Procurement:
Use a university procurement card to make purchases on behalf of faculty, staff, and students.
Review procurement requests, assess allowability, verify fund availability, and facilitate procurement tasks.
Process and review Concur reports for travel, reimbursements, and procurement card transactions.
Human Resources:
Assist in maintaining HR documentation and personnel records.
Enter personnel funding updates promptly and accurately.
Calculate salary expense transfers and related tuition transfers, ensuring correct processing.
Review tuition encumbrances and expenditures monthly for accuracy.
Support the payroll liaison during peak periods to ensure timely submission of transactions.
Other Responsibilities:
Apply a strong understanding of fund accounting and departmental financial policies to all financial operations.
Identify strengths and weaknesses in financial control procedures and assist in process improvements.
Collaborate with staff and leadership to develop ongoing and ad hoc financial reports that support operational and strategic goals.
Represent the department on committees as a staff representative.
Attend college-level budget meetings and represent ECEE in the Finance Director's absence.
Undertake other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Stay apprised and current on relevant University and State of Colorado policies and procedures.
Participate in professional development activities and serves on unit, college or campus committees as applicable.
What We Can OfferThe starting salary range for this position is $58,000 - $62,000 annually. Relocation assistance is available within department guidelines.BenefitsThe University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .Be StatementsBe resourceful. Be impactful. Be Boulder.What We Require
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
One or more years of experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, or a related field.
What You Will Need
Basic understanding of fund accounting principles.
Experience with financial reporting, reconciliation, and budgeting.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial transactions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other financial management tools.
Ability to work collaboratively with teams and communicate financial information effectively.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Advanced knowledge of fund accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
Experience managing multiple funding sources, including grants, gifts, and general funds.
Strong ability to interpret and apply financial policies and procedures in a university or research environment.
Demonstrated ability to prepare financial forecasts and analyze spending trends.
Experience with HR transactions, payroll processing, and tuition allocations.
Solid problem-solving skills and ability to develop process improvements.
Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively.
Ability to handle multiple interruptions and be able to learn and respond quickly to unexpected situations
Motivated, proactive, and self-starting.
Special InstructionsTo apply, please submit the following materials:
A current resume.
A cover letter that briefly describes how your background and experience align with this position.
You may be asked for references at a later time.Please apply by March 31, 2025 for consideration.Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (http://jobs.colorado.edu/) .In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Finance-Accounting-Professional/62893 (https://apptrkr.com/6089815)Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/)jeid-91caa74dd3941c4db26b90e301b9a706The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.