Finance & HR Operations Specialist

Center for Immigration Policy & Research (CIPR); Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Denver is seeking a Business Officer I to manage financial, administrative, and operational functions within assigned units. You will handle journal entries, budgeting, accounts payable, payroll, HR transactions, and compliance across university policies.

The role supports the business team by ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with departmental goals, with a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. schedule and one remote day per week.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in business, finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience handling financial, payroll, and HR transactions.
• Knowledge of budgeting, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, and general accounting.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage financial and HR transactions, including journal entries and payroll.
• Monitor, reconcile, and manage departmental budgets; prepare monthly reports.
• Handle accounts payable, invoicing, and expense tracking; assist with audits.
• Maintain personnel files and ensure compliance with HR policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.

Skills

Financial management

HR processes

Budgeting & reporting

Audit & compliance

Documentation & records

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Banner

PeopleSoft

Salesforce

Job description

University of Denver is seeking a Business Officer I to manage financial, administrative, and operational functions within assigned units. You will handle journal entries, budgeting, accounts payable, payroll, HR transactions, and compliance across university policies.

The role supports the business team by ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with departmental goals, with a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. schedule and one remote day per week.