Senior Accountant: Higher Education Finance Leader

CSU Pueblo Division of Extended Studies; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Work-life balance

Job summary

Colorado State University Pueblo Division of Extended Studies is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the finance leadership team, strengthening financial stewardship, internal controls, and transparent reporting across close, analysis, and policy implementation. The role offers leadership responsibilities and broad exposure to higher education finance.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of professional accounting experience, knowledge of GASB/not-for-profit finance, and experience with ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.
• Experience performing complex reconciliations, financial analysis, or financial reporting.
• 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 variances.
• Assist in preparing audited financial statements, footnotes, schedules, and exhibits.
• Support implementation of accounting standards and reporting requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

KFS

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Job description

Colorado State University Pueblo Division of Extended Studies is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the finance leadership team, strengthening financial stewardship, internal controls, and transparent reporting across close, analysis, and policy implementation. The role offers leadership responsibilities and broad exposure to higher education finance.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of professional accounting experience, knowledge of GASB/not-for-profit finance, and experience with ERP