Job Summary
The Finance & Accounting Professional will be a key member of
the Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering (ECEE) finance
team within the College of Engineering & Applied Science at CU
Boulder. This professional will be responsible for managing and
administering various fund types, including general funds, gifts,
auxiliary, and plant funds. This role will also support sponsored
research transactions in collaboration with the Senior Research
Accountant and assist the payroll and HR specialists with
transactional processing. In addition, the specialist will play a
crucial role in procurement activities, including placing orders,
reconciling accounts, and verifying purchase completions.
This position will be responsible for monitoring all assigned
SpeedTypes on a monthly basis to ensure spending remains on track
and that any deficits are promptly addressed. The professional will
work closely with the finance team and faculty to ensure budgets
are properly entered and managed in compliance with departmental,
college, and campus policies. Maintaining an up-to-date
departmental SpeedType roster and ensuring accurate personnel
assignments will also be a key responsibility.
Furthermore, this role will generate and distribute monthly
financial reports to departmental collaborators, ensuring they have
the necessary information to achieve financial objectives. As a
vital part of the department, this position directly supports
ECEE’s operational mission and strategic goals by ensuring strong
financial oversight and efficient financial processes.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a
culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students
dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We
are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and
individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
ECEE at CU Boulder is an outstanding undergraduate and graduate
program in Colorado by reputation, rankings and size! We are
also:
- Part of one of the top-ranked engineering schools in the
nation. - Our undergraduate electrical engineering program was ranked No.
16 among our public peers in U.S. News and World Report’s Best
Engineering Programs for 2024. - We are ranked No. 16 among public computer engineering programs
and No. 17 among public electrical engineering programs in U.S.
News and World Report’s Best Graduate Schools for 2024.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Fiscal Administration:
- Process journal entries and budget journal entries to ensure
accurate allocation of funds, proper budget display, and correct
expenditure and revenue postings. - Review and monitor departmental SpeedTypes to address deficits,
manage surpluses, and ensure appropriate expenditures. - Maintain and update the departmental SpeedType roster,
including requesting new SpeedTypes and closing obsolete ones. - Conduct ad hoc financial analyses, including DA-ICR allocation,
faculty start-up and research spending, and gift fund
utilization. - Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports detailing all
departmental SpeedTypes to relevant partners. - Collaborate with the Finance Director to provide short-term and
long-term financial forecasts that support departmental mission and
strategic goals. - Assist the Senior Research Accountant with transactional
processing and forecasting as needed. - Ensure proper recordkeeping of financial transactions,
maintaining complete and accurate documentation.
Procurement:
- Use a university procurement card to make purchases on behalf
of faculty, staff, and students. - Review procurement requests, assess allowability, verify fund
availability, and facilitate procurement tasks. - Process and review Concur reports for travel, reimbursements,
and procurement card transactions.
Human Resources:
- Assist in maintaining HR documentation and personnel
records. - Enter personnel funding updates promptly and accurately.
- Calculate salary expense transfers and related tuition
transfers, ensuring correct processing. - Review tuition encumbrances and expenditures monthly for
accuracy. - Support the payroll liaison during peak periods to ensure
timely submission of transactions.
Other Responsibilities:
- Apply a strong understanding of fund accounting and
departmental financial policies to all financial operations. - Identify strengths and weaknesses in financial control
procedures and assist in process improvements. - Collaborate with staff and leadership to develop ongoing and ad
hoc financial reports that support operational and strategic
goals. - Represent the department on committees as a staff
representative. - Attend college-level budget meetings and represent ECEE in the
Finance Director’s absence. - Undertake other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Stay apprised and current on relevant University and State of
Colorado policies and procedures. - Participate in professional development activities and serves
on unit, college or campus committees as applicable.
What We Can Offer
The starting salary range for this position is $58,000 – $62,000
annually. Relocation assistance is available within department
guidelines.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental,
retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The
University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in
Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education
environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .
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What We Require
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business
administration, or a related field. Equivalent combination of
education and experience may be considered. - One or more years of experience in finance, accounting,
budgeting, or a related field.
What You Will Need
- Basic understanding of fund accounting principles.
- Experience with financial reporting, reconciliation, and
budgeting. - Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial
transactions. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other financial
management tools. - Ability to work collaboratively with teams and communicate
financial information effectively. - Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Advanced knowledge of fund accounting, budgeting, and financial
analysis. - Experience managing multiple funding sources, including grants,
gifts, and general funds. - Strong ability to interpret and apply financial policies and
procedures in a university or research environment. - Demonstrated ability to prepare financial forecasts and analyze
spending trends. - Experience with HR transactions, payroll processing, and
tuition allocations. - Solid problem-solving skills and ability to develop process
improvements. - Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate
efficiently and effectively. - Ability to handle multiple interruptions and be able to learn
and respond quickly to unexpected situations - Motivated, proactive, and self-starting.
What We Would Like You to Have
- aster’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration,
or a related field. - 3+ years of experience in financial administration, including
fund management, procurement, and/or human resources
transactions. - Experience working in higher education, research institutions,
or government financial management. - Experience with university financial systems such as
PeopleSoft, Concur, or similar platforms. - General understanding of the rules and regulations that drive
university processes (e.g. Fiscal Code of Ethics, procurement
rules, etc.).
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that briefly describes how your background and
experience align with this position.
You may be asked for references at a later time.
Please apply by March 31, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via
email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through
CU Boulder Jobs .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
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