Accountant (Open Rank, Entry to Senior)

Job Description - Accountant (Open Rank, Entry to Senior) (39632)

Job Description

Accountant (Open Rank, Entry to Senior) - 39632

University Staff

Description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Financial Services - Finance Office

Job Title: Accountant (Open Rank, Entry to Senior)

Position #: 2889 - Requisition #: 39632

Job Summary:

This Accountant position performs accounting and financial functions in the Finance Office. Primary responsibilities include reconciling bank accounts, reviewing and processing chartfield setup requests, reviewing journal entries submitted by departments, monitoring and cleaning up campus payroll suspense accounts, identifying and correcting abnormal balances in financial statements, preparing financial reports, providing customer services related to accounting or finance issues to departments and assisting with month-end and year-end closing tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Reconciliation (50%)

• Reconcile bank and campus clearing accounts including analyzing data, investigating discrepancies, and correcting errors.
• Reconcile student transactions from wire payments, returned checks, and demand warrant batches to corresponding records in the sub-system and to its corresponding entries in general ledger.
• Follow up with stakeholders such as Bursar's Office and department fiscal staff for variances and outstanding reconciling items.

Journal Entries and Financial Reporting (25%)

• Review journal entries based on generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and university guidelines.
• Assist departments with issues of journal entries and financial reports.
• Generate and prepare financial reports as assigned.

General Accounting and Chartfield Setup and Processing (25%)

• Review chartfield requests from departments and set up chartfield in finance system.
• Monitor campus payroll suspense account and follow up with departments to clear outstanding balances.
• Interpret, analyze, evaluate, and investigate financial data or transactions.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

We are seeking an energetic, positive, and forward-thinking individual to join our team. We are a fast-paced, deadline driven, and customer service focused office and are always looking for new ideas to manage our portfolio. A successful candidate for this position will be willing to be involved in visioning and implementing best practices, all while consistently providing support to our department partners and students.

The Finance Office has an exceptional track record when it comes to employee satisfaction. Our team is very diverse and often described as friendly, supportive, and resourceful.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Entry Professional Level:

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution with 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing is required.

Intermediate Professional Level:

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution with 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing is required.
• At least one (1) year of professional accounting experience.

Senior Professional Level:

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution with 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing is required.
• At least two (2) years of professional accounting experience.

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience at a Higher Education Institution or State of Colorado Agency with knowledge of university administrative and fiscal policies and procedures.
• Experience with University of Colorado systems, reporting, finance, and PeopleSoft System financial module.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting standard pronouncements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Ability to follow standard written procedures in order to perform the duties.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills in financial reconciliations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

Questions should be directed to: Sean McBride - sean.m.mcbride@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins on April 30, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

• Entry Level: $47,553 - $63,721
• Intermediate Level: $51,748 - $69,343
• Senior Level: $55,944 - $74,966

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Job Category

: Finance and Accounting

Primary Location

: Aurora

Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20655 - ADM AVCFC Administratn

Schedule

: Full-time

Posting Date

: Apr 15, 2026

Unposting Date

: May 1, 2026, 11:29:00 AM

Posting Contact Name: Sean McBride

Posting Contact Email: sean.m.mcbride@cuanschutz.edu

Position Number: 00002889