Finance & Grants Specialist for Dept. Operations

University of Colorado; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Transit pass

Job summary

The University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a Finance and Accounting Professional in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology to manage financial operations, procurement, travel, and grant support. This hybrid role requires GAAP knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to handle multiple complex projects while ensuring compliance with state and campus policies.

You will work with the Grants Administrator and various campus partners to optimize fiscal processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 1+ year of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of GAAP and internal controls.
• Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple, complex assignments with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and year-end reconciliation of department accounts.
• Oversee procurement, travel, and personal reimbursement expense reports.
• Collaborate with the Grants Administrator on sponsored project expenses.
• Prepare journal entries and process budget transfers.
• Develop and implement process improvements for departmental fiscal operations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

PeopleSoft HR/Finance

Job description

The University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a Finance and Accounting Professional in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology to manage financial operations, procurement, travel, and grant support. This hybrid role requires GAAP knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to handle multiple complex projects while ensuring compliance with state and campus policies.

You will work with the Grants Administrator and various campus partners to optimize fiscal processes