Finance & Grants Specialist (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Finance and Accounting Professional to provide financial management and professional accounting support to the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology department. The role handles procurement, travel, and all related financial processes while ensuring compliance with state rules and campus policies.

The position requires strong analytical, administrative, and collaborative skills, with a focus on reconciliation, reporting, and process improvement across grants and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 1+ year of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, and/or business administration with budgetary responsibilities.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of internal accounting control principles, as well as GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the oversight and analysis of all assigned funds to ensure compliance with GASB principles, state fiscal rules, sponsor regulations, and University policies.
• Provide monthly financial reports and actionable insights to account holders and leadership.
• Assist with procurement, travel reimbursements, and journal entries; support year-end reconciliation and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Grants Administrator to monitor sponsored project budgets and ensure allowability.
• Coordinate with campus offices to maintain accurate speedtypes and fund accounting across departments.

Skills

Accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Finance and Accounting Professional to provide financial management and professional accounting support to the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology department. The role handles procurement, travel, and all related financial processes while ensuring compliance with state rules and campus policies.

The position requires strong analytical, administrative, and collaborative skills, with a focus on reconciliation, reporting, and process improvement across grants and