Finance/Accounting Senior Professional

University of Colorado CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine Emergency Medicine

Job Title : Finance / Accounting Senior Professional

Position #00804041 - Requisition #28050

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The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.

We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The Department of Emergency Medicine has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Finance / Accounting Senior Professional position.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care.

Nature of Work

The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking applications for a Finance / Accounting Senior Professional. This full-time position will be responsible for providing procurement and contract support to the Department of Emergency Medicine, in the School of Medicine.

In addition, this role is responsible for navigating financial systems and administrative activities, as well as supporting decisions made by the Chair, Vice Chair of Finance & Administration, and Asst.

Director of Finance & Administration by performing a variety of business and procurement operations. The Finance / Accounting Sr.

Professional will provide high quality and creative solutions and support at operational levels.

Supervision Received

This position reports directly to the Department's Director of Finance or another designee.

Supervision Provided

None.

Examples of Work Performed

Payroll :

• Independently manages the monthly additional pay process for clinical faculty.
• Processes the monthly contract additional pay for faculty.
• Reviews and updates funding distributions for faculty on a monthly basis.
• Completes monthly Payroll Expense Transfers to ensure salary is charged to the correct Speedtype.
• Responsible for entering provider incentives into HR Management system.
• Complete monthly payroll process including :
• Monthly timecard process for University staff.
• Entering and approving monthly leave for staff and faculty.
• Completing clinical faculty vacation upload.
• Manually enter bi-weekly and monthly timecards for hourly staff and PRN providers.
• Process monthly hours for PRN providers for monthly salary.
• Management of FML and other leave hours, inputting in system and coordination with Emergency Medicine Human Resources to ensure record is properly updated.
• Reviews personnel roster on a monthly basis to ensure accurate system updates.
• Updates the funding distributions for community practice providers and administrative and research staff funding distributions as required.

Contracts :

• Assists with the monthly review of activity on contract accounts ensuring compliance with internal and external policies.
• Provides back up support with reconciling account discrepancies.
• Supports the contract-specific invoicing, billing and payment process.
• Ensures propriety of transactions involving payroll transfers and journal entries.

Procurement :

Provides assistance to the procurement management process, including travel and procurement cards; purchase orders; and associated budget management (ex.

Speedtype audits / reports, allowable expenditures, etc.) for Emergency Medicine.

• Purchasing support for Emergency Medicine including supplies, equipment, subscriptions, and process documents in order to establish contracts for vendors for services.
• Assists with placing orders and oversees the supply-purchasing process, seeking input and authorization for advanced or critical decisions.
• Coordinates workflow processes and audits and maintains maximum efficiency.
• Maintains budgetary related records in accordance with University standards.
• Assist with accounting and financial transactions, including but not limited to Purchase Orders, Payment Vouchers, IN's and reimbursement requests for Highlands Ranch Hospital.
• Supports the department in other financial duties, including : cash handling, deposits, billing, accounts payable, and account management.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive.

The duties of this position may change from time to time and / or based on business need.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, finance, or other closely related field.
• At least two (2) years of professional, progressively responsible experience in finance and / or contract management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Higher education accounting experience.
• Experience with contract administration.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Products, especially Excel.

Competencies / Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with a diverse group and competing interests.
• Ability to tolerate a high degree of ambiguity yet work effectively to fulfill the mission, goals and objectives of the department.
• Strong problem-solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to represent the University in a professional manner with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to understand complex systems and guide other personnel with regard to their use.
• Demonstrate professionalism, strong work ethic and commitment to high standards.
• Strong financial management and ability to manage funds from a variety of sources.
• Technical skills in procurement.
• Knowledge of various CU, CU Medicine, UCH and University policies, rules and regulations pertaining to financial matters.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position has been established at $50,456 to $64,180. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

This position is not 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.

Diversity and Equity

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.

The University of Colorado Denver 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants : Required Application Materials : To apply, please visit : http : / / www.cu.edu / cu-careers and attach :

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1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications

2. A current CV / resume

3. List of three to five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

Application Deadline : Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu / cu-careers. Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 3 weeks after date of posting.

Job Category : Finance and Accounting

Primary Location : Aurora

Department : U0001 Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20353 - SOM-EM MED CLINICAL

Schedule : Full-time

Posting Date : Dec 7, 2023

Unposting Date : Ongoing

Posting Contact Name : Frances Schulz

Posting Contact Email : [email protected]

Position Number : 00804041

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