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Working TitleFinancial Research and Accounting Specialist

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202400900AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib I

Number of Vacancies2

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$60,000 - $70,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date07/08/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/17/2024

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

Warner College of Natural Resources is one of the largest and most comprehensive natural resource colleges in the nation. Offering students the opportunity to immerse themselves in their environmental fields of choice, Warner College is a leader in natural resources education, outreach, and research both in Colorado and around the world.

WCNR Business Services includes human resources, financial and proposal support for the college including 5 academic departments and 2 large research units. This includes all salary, payroll, travel, purchasing, sponsored research pre/post award and account reconciliations for over 800 accounts and approximately 1,500 employees. The Business Services team is comprised of 10-12 full time employees and 5 student workers.

Position Summary

This position will support numerous units across the Warner College of Natural Resources ( WCNR ) Business Operations Office. The incumbent will monitor a variety of accounts including departmental, research, foundation, course fees, and recharge centers. The incumbent will provide budgeting and research support as well as a variety of other accounting duties to support the Business Operations Office.

This position requires the skills and flexibility to interact effectively with a range of people, such as faculty, researchers, external stakeholders, central business operations personnel, university administrators, college/ WCNR staff and students.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience in financial/business/management related responsibilities that demonstrate the aptitude to perform the essential functions

OR

• Associate’s degree and 3 years of financial/business/management related responsibilities that demonstrate the aptitude to perform the essential functions.

• Proficiency in MS Office productivity suite with particular emphasis on spreadsheet and word processing software.

• Understanding of accounting principles and current financial regulations.

• Demonstrated time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.

• Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Work experience demonstrating strong math and analytical skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with Uniform Guidance, Cost Accounting Standards, and interpreting and ensuring compliance with regulatory policies.

• Experience with CSU systems such as KFS , KR, Oracle, and TimeClock-Plus is a plus but not necessary

• Experience working in a higher education environment, interpreting higher education issues, policies and structures.

• Experience with CSU systems, structure and processes.

• Experience working with a high-volume of business requests and tasks.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryFiscal Analysis and Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Provide overall budget and fiscal analysis for various complex funding types to include resources from the state and federal Agricultural Experiment Station ( AES ), McIntire Stennis, Education & General (E & G), CSU Extension, self-sustaining activities, grants and contracts, Indirect Cost return funds, and Foundation Gift funds

• Manage work flow of account budgets, including general operating, faculty/staff buyouts, cost sharing commitments and various obligations.

• Approval of expenditures, oversee preparation and input of budget and fund transfers, monitor hundreds of accounts and perform monthly reconciliation, ensure financial records, retention, and adhere to financial policies and procedures.

• Participate in professional meetings and other professional growth opportunities to improve job knowledge and performance.

• Provide daily management for accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions including reviewing and entering travel, disbursement vouchers, purchase requisitions, internal orders and other financial documents within the University Kuali Financial System ( KFS ).

• Maintain digital and physical financial records as appropriate.

Percentage Of Time50%

Job Duty CategoryFinancial Research Administration

Duty/Responsibility

• Provide responsive and accurate post award financial support on a diverse research funding portfolio from CSU internal sources and sponsors at all levels of government, the private sector, and non-profit agencies each with their own contractual rules and regulations. This requires working across multiple CSU colleges/units and other external partners, in addition to working with Sponsored Programs.

• Post-award support in terms of allocating and justifying allowable costs, serving as the fiscal officer for grant transactions, and meeting with Principal Investigators (PI) to manage grant spending.

• Oversee the staffing of all appropriate personnel to align with budget, as well as Sponsored Programs policies when applicable.

• Manage effort certification for all competitive grants, by providing pre-review of all payroll transactions in CSU eCert (online certification system), making changes as needed and communicating with PI’s regarding final effort certification requirements.

• Data entry into CSU Financial System for approved expenditures from WCNR intranet system

• Process General Ledger Transactions as needed to distribute costs appropriately or for needed corrections.

• Develop and provide necessary expense details to Sponsored Programs Accounting as needed per sponsor invoicing terms in agreement.

Percentage Of Time40%

Job Duty CategoryAdministrative Support

Duty/Responsibility

• Serve on departmental, college and university committees as assigned or required.

• Maintain strong working relationships with college and university offices including but not limited to: Business and Financial Services, Sponsored Programs, Human Resource Services, WCNR Departments, Procurement Services, etc

• Provide back up support within the WCNR Business Services office as needed.

• Other duties as needed to support the business office including processing invoices, depositing checks, invoicing vendors, processing purchasing, using a CSU PCARD , travel and backup approvals.

Percentage Of Time10%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than 6/17/2024 for full consideration.

Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• References – please include within your application contact information for 3 professional references including at least one supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

  CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactSabrina Broderick, sabrina.broderick@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • This position is located in Fort Collins, CO. Are you available to work at this location?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents