Senior Accountant — Financial Stewardship & Audit Lead

Pueblo, CO; Pueblo, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University System invites applications for a Senior Accountant to join its growing financial leadership team supporting CSU Pueblo. The role focuses on strengthening financial stewardship, internal controls, and transparent reporting across campus.

The successful candidate will coordinate close activities, prepare journal entries, support audits, and help implement best practices in accounting and reporting to sustain long-term university growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Five+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Analyze and resolve complex accounting issues and account variances.
• Assist in the preparation of audited financial statements, footnotes, schedules, state reporting exhibits, and audit workpapers.
• Support implementation of accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Provide guidance on accounting policies and financial controls.

Skills

Accounting experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CMA/CGFM preferred

Tools

KFS

Banner

ERP systems

Job description

Colorado State University System invites applications for a Senior Accountant to join its growing financial leadership team supporting CSU Pueblo. The role focuses on strengthening financial stewardship, internal controls, and transparent reporting across campus.

The successful candidate will coordinate close activities, prepare journal entries, support audits, and help implement best practices in accounting and reporting to sustain long-term university growth.