Finance & Accounting Professional

Job Summary:

The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) has an opening for a Finance and Accounting Professional. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting, this role is responsible for supporting SDM’s finance, accounting, and procurement functions. Key responsibilities include procurement and financial statement reconciliation, preparing financial documentation for accreditation purposes, and developing internal cost reports and financial projections. The position plays a critical role in ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial operations and works closely with various departments to support the financial infrastructure of the school.

We are seeking experienced finance and accounting professionals who are collaborative, communicative, caring, detail-oriented, organized, proactive, able to think critically, quality-focused, and committed to continuous personal growth. The position is located at the University of Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, though hours may vary depending on business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance, Budget, Accounting, and Reporting (65%)

• Monitor accounts receivable for SDM departments; review contract compliance, prepare invoices, and process various payments (i.e., current, aging, outstanding).

• Investigate and reconcile finance and accounting variances and discrepancies, in collaboration with university campus personnel, and external vendors to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), school and university fiscal policies and procedures.

  • Monitor school funding accounts (e.g., speed types) for accuracy and propose to management appropriate changes.

• Take Direction to pull internal financial data, statements, reports, and special analyses.

• Take direction to prepare analyses of financial, budget, and accounting data and reports for senior level decision-makers on financial projections, school policies, and processes.

• Senior Level

• Develop learning and development opportunities for SDM individuals to learn and understand finance, budget, and accounting variances and discrepancies.

• Investigate and reconcile budget variances and discrepancies, in collaboration with university campus personnel, and external vendors to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), school and university fiscal policies and procedures.

  • Create budget and general ledger journal entries in the PeopleSoft Financial system; Assess, determine, and prepare appropriate journal entries (i.e., revenues, receivables, expenditures, and interdepartmental transfers, cost transfers).

• Identify and make recommendations to SDM Finance & Budget leadership to improve workflows and protocols.

• Independently prepare and communicate various internal financial statements, reports, and special analyses to department and school stakeholders.

• Independently prepare analyses of financial, budget, and accounting data and reports for senior level decision-makers on financial projections, school policies, and processes.

Procurement (35%)

• Monitor school procurement card for appropriate approvals, transactions, and provide training and guidance in accordance with the university and school’s policies and procedures. Ensure the timely processing of expenditure reports.

• Monitor purchases under $10,000 to ensure accurate account codes, speed types, and allowability of purchases and spending.

• Coordinate the purchasing process for recurring standing purchase orders and multi-year agreements.

• Collaborate with internal departments, vendors, and university campus personnel to confirm/audit receipt of merchandise and services before approving invoices.

• Oversight of the school’s operating expense encumbrances.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3-4 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

This role will be on campus 5 days a week during the initial training period.

Why Join Us:

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: 10/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:

Intermediate Professional

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution

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

• One (1) year of professional level experience in finance and/or US GAAP accounting

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution

• Three (3) years of professional level experience in finance and/or accounting.

• Three (3) years of US GAAP financial and budgetary experience.

• Two (2) years of experience working with Microsoft Excel and/or Power BI.

• Financial and accounting experience in an higher education, public sector, and/or non-profit sector with progressive responsibilities

• Experience with university administrative and fiscal policies and procedures and campus/organizational structures.

• Experience with University of Colorado finance and procurement systems such as CU Marketplace, Concur or the PeopleSoft system financial module.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate a broad range of laws, rules, and regulations in order to exercise good judgment in Application of school, campus, and university fiscal policies and processes.

• Ability to manage financial accounting information systems, processes, and policies.

• Ability to analyze financial and accounting information to identify as well as correct variances.

• 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.

• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality while working with sensitive information.

• Ability to take initiative with daily work activities and collaborates to create a positive effect on team performance.

• The ideal candidate for this position will be a detail oriented, ability to prioritize, excellent time management skills, and can work independently and/or collaboratively.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (i.e., excel, PowerPoint, word, forms, TEAMS) and the ability to learn and experiment with new software and systems.

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

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Jordan Burt, [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 7/9/26

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Finance & Accounting Professional: $51,748-$69,343

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 [email protected].

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.