Plant Fund Accountant

University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Finance Office – Financial Services

Job Title: Plant Fund Accountant

Position #: 00213870 – Requisition #: 35615

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus employs 4,500+ individuals, instructs over 18,000 students, and has a budget of $3.3 billion. The Finance Office is responsible for all University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus accounting and financial functions which include but are not limited to:

• the maintenance of financial systems,
• reporting of financial information,
• capital construction accounting,
• reconciliations between the general ledger and related subsystems,
• accounting feed/interface with the State’s accounting system,
• providing accounting support to various campus departments,
• internal reviews,
• interpretation/compliance of state, federal, and university fiscal rules.

This position serves as the liaison for the State Interdepartmental billings and data entry in the State’s finance system, CORE (Colorado Operations Resource Engine). Duties include creating various journals to CORE and requesting funding for the state funded controlled maintenance projects and capital construction project and performing various exhibit reconciliations. This position also assists with the annual research space survey process. In addition, this position supports the plant fund and cost accounting areas that include performing General Administrative Recharge (GAR) and General Infrastructure Recharge (GIR) journal entries and maintaining the related allocation module.

Key Responsibilities

Space Survey Process – 35%

• Conduct WebSpace maintenance related to annual software upgrades and intermittent server updates.
• Create general ledger source data (employee data, payroll, and chartfield attributes) via CIW queries and upload the information into WebSpace for the annual space survey.
• Monitor and review space survey inputs by campus departments into WebSpace. Resolve errors and/or irregularities in a timely manner.
• Assist with annual space survey training.

CORE Exhibits and Reconciliations – 20%

• Reconcile interfund and intra-fund transfer account codes and resolve any variances internally and/or with other state agencies.
• Prepare the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) Reporting for capital construction projects.
• Prepare Budget and Cash Analysis for the Fitzsimons Trust Fund.

Plant Fund and Cost Accounting – 20%

• Maintain the General Administrative Recharge (GAR) salary and non-salary allocation trees in the general ledger to ensure correct charge distribution by speedtype.
• Prepare General Infrastructure (GIR) master schedule for each new fiscal year. This includes determining assignable square footages of auxiliary programs that are subject to GIR space charges and confirming the space allocation and speedtype with the departmental program fiscal manager.

CORE Data Entry – 15%

• Create various CORE documents for the reimbursement of capital construction expenses funded by the State of Colorado and processing the related journal entries and capital construction budgets.
• Request cash reimbursement from the State marijuana tax revenue fund and the tobacco settlement fund.

State Interdepartmental (IT) Billing – 5%

• Download electronic data from the State reporting system related to campus services incurred for mail, telephone, and motor pool services monthly.
• Create journal entries to reallocate applicable IT charges to various campus departments.

Automated Journal Entries via the General Ledger Allocation Module – 5%

• Create and maintain the automated journal entry process via general ledger allocations for a variety of campus functions (cost center reallocations, revenue recognition, cash rollup, etc.).

Work Location:

This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings. This position is not eligible for 100% remote work.

Why Join Us:

This exciting opportunity gives you the chance to:

• Participate in professional development opportunities to grow your career.
• Build relationships with other departmental staff, focused on understanding needs along with opportunities for improving processes.
• Partner with other financial staff in developing key financial performance tools and share them with departmental stakeholders.
• Participate in a complex organization involving sponsored research, instruction, clinical functions.
• Become part of a department where inclusiveness and culture are valued.

We are looking for someone with…

• positive energy, motivation, vision, and a desire for continuous learning,
• a strategic mind-set and forward-thinking,
• a belief that strong relationships are key to success,
• a can-do attitude,
• a focus on providing solutions based on the requirements and necessary outcomes of those whom we serve.

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

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Entry Level :

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, business administration or a directly related field from an accredited institution with 24 semester hours in accounting and/or auditing.
  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Intermediate Level :

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, business administration or a directly related field from an accredited institution with 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing.
  • 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 year of professional level experience in a finance or accounting role.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience at a Higher Education Institution or State of Colorado Agency.
• Experience working with the University of Colorado’s Accounting System.
• Experience with Colorado’s financial system CORE.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting standard pronouncements.
• 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 with ability to maintain excellent customer service to various campus departments.
• Attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and familiarity/knowledge of MS Access.
• Excellent analytical skills are essential in order to properly perform various reconciliations and analyses.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to collaborate with varying levels of authority.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

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: Sara Kenney, sara.kenney@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by January 5, 2025 . Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range for this position has been established as:

Entry Level: $50,000 - $60,000

Intermediate Level: $55,638 - $60,000

The above 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 or may not be eligible for overtime compensation.

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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 .