Accountant

To provide services required to ensure financial and
budgetary accountability of resources for departments and administration within
the Auxiliary Service Units under the direction of the Senior Vice Chancellor
for Administration and Finance at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
In addition to budget support, the position will deliver financial assistance
to this same area. These Auxiliary Service Units include, but are not limited
to, Dining & Hospitality Services, the Bookstore, University Center, Conference
Services, Public Safety, Residential Life and Housing, the Gallogly Recreation
and Wellness Center, the Copy Center, and the ENT Center for Performing Arts.
The financial support provided should follow established internal controls, be
in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and
standards issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and comply with all Federal,
State, Local and University fiscal rules and regulations.

Job Duties:

BUDGETING

• With the support of various University staff, work
  to close out fiscal year by gathering financial data of the auxiliary units and
  make necessary budgetary adjustments in accordance with departmental guidelines.

• Review monthly financial statements for accuracy
  for budget and actual data as it relates to budget journal entries and actual
  journal entries. Retrieve financial reports for University staff as needed.

• Create and prepare for the Auxiliary Accounting
  Supervisor basic budget/financial spreadsheets on a monthly basis. After the
  Associate Vice Chancellor has approved budget adjustments for Administration
  and Finance, process changes into the financial system.

• Monthly adjust personnel budgets at the position
  level in accordance with departmental guidelines.

• Monthly review budgets to actual data and alert
  supervisor of any discrepancy in such data.

• As directed by supervisor, assist in assuring budgets
  are submitted on time and data are entered correctly.

• Review detailed budgets for centralized
  auxiliary service units and coordinate with the UCCS Controller’s office on
  budgeted cash transfers.

ACCOUNTING

• Maintains and applies knowledge of current CU
  policies and procedures to ensure compliance

• Processes payments, tracks accounts payables,
  and receivable, and supervises student accounting assistants in processing the
  same items.

• Works closely with Auxiliary Services to ensure
  accounting processes are efficient and effective.

• Reviews, along with Auxiliary Services staff and
  Auxiliary Services Accounting staff, all relevant Speed Types and accounts
  periodically to ensure property classification in PeopleSoft.

• Works closely with Auxiliary Services Accounting
  staff to resolve issues related to accounting and financial reporting
  processes.

• Makes decisions on changes in current accounting
  systems and changes to any processes that will allow a better product/report to
  be produced.

• Resolves issues related to accounting and
  financial reporting processes by reaching out and asking for information from
  the auxiliary services personnel to determine the issues and then making changes
  in processes, when needed.

OTHER

• Assign duties to accounting assistant(s); train,
  monitor and supervise to ensure all assignments are accurate, complete, and
  performed in a timely manner.

• Develop strong relationships with Auxiliary
  Services personnel, vendors, University departments and personnel.

• Establish and monitor filing system in
  accordance with Records Retention policy.

• Monitor effectiveness and efficiency of existing
  processes and procedures.
  Make decisions
  on the improvement of processes and implement.

• Assist in the development and implementation of
  new processes and procedures for new business processes.

Job Competencies:

• Awareness and basic understanding of GAAP,
  financial reporting, basic spreadsheet preparation, systems and databases, and
  business administration.

• Awareness and basic understanding of retail
  accounting including inventory methods and cost of goods sold.

• Proficiency in the use of various accounting and
  reporting applications.

• Ability to work collaboratively with Auxiliary
  Services Accounting staff and Auxiliary Services staff.

• Ability to seek out answers from a wide variety
  of choices and apply the solution correctly.

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple,
  concurrent projects.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
  skills.

• Ability to independently perform the wide range
  of administrative and accounting responsibilities associated with this
  position.

• Ability to work with diverse populations in a
  multi-cultural environment that is committed to diversity and equality in
  education.

For the purposes of FLSA
this position has been determined to be exempt from (not eligible for) overtime
under FLSA.

Salary Range:
$48,000

he The University of Colorado, Colorado
Springs offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is
located at
http://www.cu.edu/employee-services
.

ThThe University of Colorado is
committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working
community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background
investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment.
Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when
appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of three years of accounting or budget management and administrative experience.
  
• Three years supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years of progressive experience with university auxiliary services.

Special Instructions to Applicants
:
• Applications submitted by 05/30/17 will receive full consideration.
• Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.
• Upon request, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information.
• Official Transcripts will be required upon hire.
• Travel for on campus interviews will be arranged by UCCS, if you are offered the positon and you do not accept, no reimbursement will be allowed
• 8 June tentative telephone interviews
• 22 and 23 June tentative on campus interviews
• Tentative start date of 1 July, (flexible by hiring authority)
Application Materials Required
:
Cover Letter, Resume/CV