Finance Accounting Professional

Job Summary:

The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neonatology has an opening for a full-time Finance/Accounting Professional to work at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. Neonatology specializes in caring for premature and sick infants and is driven to provide the best in current and compassionate care. This mission is realized through providing and advocating high-quality, coordinated programs of family-centered patient care, education, and research. 

Working under the direction of the Section Business Manager, the key responsibilities of this position are to provide fiscal support and financial analysis, including accounting, reporting, and transaction processing by Federal, State, University (UCD), CU Medicine, and Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) policies and procedures. This position has responsibility for fiscal oversight and management of funds from all sources through continual monitoring of CU Medicine operating and enrichment funds, Children’s Hospital Colorado operating and restricted funds, grant, agency, and state funds, as well as the UCD Perinatal Research Center (PRC) Auxiliary Service Center. Manage the Section research enterprise by advising principal investigators and other client groups associated with animal and clinical research (basic, applied, translational, and clinical trials). This position will be an integral part of the finance team and will be expected to complete other tasks as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit and reconcile finance reports from the University of Colorado, CU Medicine, and Children’s Hospital Colorado monthly.
• Proactively resolve any discrepancies identified during the reconciliation process.
• Accurately identify and allocate expenses and update balance sheets every month.
• Sumit Journal Entries between section funds as needed.
• Manage Marketplace orders for the section (purchasing and receiving).
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements for faculty and guests (visiting professors, etc.) using University Concur.
• Submit faculty reimbursements (travel and expenses) in Concur.
• Utilize CU Medicine Cor360 to process reimbursements and submit invoices.
• Manage multiple spreadsheets across various funding streams to document section finances every month accurately.
• Submit monthly reports for Medical Director contracts. Reconcile revenue and follow up with appropriate entities on missing payments.
• Support administrative team members with finance-related queries.
• Work with the Section of Neonatology’s Business Manager and Research Service Center Director to manage research billing, maintain updated rates, review invoices, and distribute summaries to research faculty.
• Manage service center revenue projections and provide financial reports.
• In conjunction with the Business Manager, provide section fund and post-award grant accounting. This includes updating monthly balance projection sheets for endowment/chair funds, internal funding sources, faculty incentive funds, startup funds, and extramural grant funding. Duties include meeting with PIs to review grant spending, submitting JEs to move funds, communicating reporting deadlines and budget end dates to PIs, and other actions as needed.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

With abundant sunshine and mountains nearby, the Colorado Front Range is the place to be! The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top 20 medical centers in the country. CU Anschutz has top-ranked clinical programs in family medicine and pediatrics, and the basic science and applied health research programs attract more NIH funding than any other university in Colorado. CU-Anschutz is home to the University of Colorado Hospital, The Children’s Hospital of Colorado, and the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Public Health, providing access to an array of possibilities to improve lives across a spectrum of ages and disease states.

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, 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, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance or Accounting, Health Administration, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of experience working in a business support role focusing on finance and accounting/fiscal responsibility.

Condition of Employment:

• Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado.
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check.

*For questions regarding Children’s Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children’s Human Resources at 720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access to Children’s Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with CU, CU Medicine, and CHCO fiscal and grant administration policies and procedures.
• Experience managing a large volume of financial data.
• Experience with campus systems, including m-Fin, PeopleSoft Finance System, Cognos, Marketplace, Concur Expense Management, InfoEd, MyBI, CLX, etc.
• Experience with financial database development.
• Experience with grant management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret vast amounts of data, recommend solutions, and implement the preferred course of action. 
• Ability to effectively source, allocate, and control funds from various internal and external sources. 
• Ability to communicate with various constituencies, engender trust and credibility at all levels of the organization, and work effectively in a complex environment. 
• Ability to establish work priorities, plan, organize, implement, and coordinate financial and administrative activities. 
• Ability to delegate assignments as appropriate and oversee to ensure completion of activities. 
• Ability to understand complex information systems and guide other personnel about their use.
• Ability to take direction and use independent judgment to identify and address problems proactively.
• Proficiency in budget planning, preparation, and forecasting.
• Excellent computer skills, including generating reports and manipulating large amounts of data. Demonstrated ability to use and learn various computer/web-based applications and programs and embrace the use of new technologies in performing routine and non-routine tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, researchers, and administrative staff.
• Ability to maintain high confidentiality, professionalism, and composure under pressure.
• Must be fiscally responsible to ensure funds are managed by all pertinent rules and policies (Federal and non-federal granting agencies, State, University, School of Medicine, University Physicians, inc.,
• CU Foundation, Department of Pediatrics, etc.).
• This position requires significant attention to detail, computer sophistication, and general database knowledge.
• Ability to prepare and present analytical assessments and reports and to communicate professionally and effectively.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, including proficiency with pivot tables, conditional formatting, and formulas.

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

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers .

Questions should be directed to: Diane Hitchcock [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by April 15, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$46,672 to $59,366.

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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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 .