Finance & Grants Accountant - Higher Education

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); Híbrido; USD 49.000 - 67.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Transit pass

Descripción de la vacante

University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Finance and Accounting Professional to provide financial management and professional accounting support to the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Responsibilities include procurement, travel, journal entries, and grant administration in a hybrid on-campus role with emphasis on compliance and process improvement.

The role requires strong administrative and fiscal skills, experience with GASB principles, and collaboration with campus offices.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field and 1+ year of accounting experience in a complex environment.
• Understanding of internal controls and GAAP guidelines.
• Experience with budget management and fund accounting in higher education is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the analysis and management of general, auxiliary, gift, and plant funds.
• Prepare monthly and year-end financial reports and journal entries.
• Collaborate with Grants Administrator to monitor sponsored project awards.
• Manage procurement, travel, and reimbursable transactions.
• Support payroll and cost transfers as needed.
• Assist with process improvements across department operations.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Time management

Team coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

PeopleSoft ERP

Database administration

Descripción del empleo

University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Finance and Accounting Professional to provide financial management and professional accounting support to the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Responsibilities include procurement, travel, journal entries, and grant administration in a hybrid on-campus role with emphasis on compliance and process improvement.

The role requires strong administrative and fiscal skills, experience with GASB principles, and collaboration with campus offices.