Accountant II

About the Role

The Controller’s Office manages the overall accounting and treasury operations of the University in accordance with Federal, State, and University policy and procedures. This includes managing internal controls to mitigate risk; ensuring that the official accounting records of the University are current and accurate; safeguarding the assets of the University to minimize risk of financial loss; and developing and maintaining robust costing systems and reporting tools to provide high-quality financial information that supports schools, colleges, departments, and the University’s strategic management initiatives.

The Staff Accountant II supports Campus Receivables by maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and student account activity through reconciliations, reporting, audits, financial analysis, and process improvement. Other duties include sales tax monitoring, reconciliation and remittance, agency monitoring and billing, and bank reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile key financial, financial aid, general ledger, and external system accounts weekly/monthly to ensure accuracy, control, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Research and resolve reconciliation, off-plan, revenue, expense, payment, and system issues; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare financial reports, journal entries, invoices, account analyses, and audit support documentation.
• Perform weekly cashiering audits and biannual university-wide petty cash audits.
• Support year-end audit requests.
• Monitor University compliance with state and local government sales tax procedures, including calculating and remitting payment as required.
• Monitor all agency relationships established between the University and external entities including billing and collections.
• Maintain knowledge of university financial system interfaces and recommend process improvements to strengthen accuracy and controls.
• Collaborate with campus partners and train colleagues on accounting procedures to support consistent practices.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2-4 years of related accounting experience, including at least two years of reconciliation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
• Microsoft Access and Excel experience.
• Three years of reconciliation experience.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills to engage other University business staff.
• Ability to complete tasks and assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong accounting, reconciliation, analytical, and critical thinking skills; attention to detail; ability to reconcile general ledger accounts; demonstrate critical thinking; and general business and computer skills.
• Knowledge and ability to use applicable information technology and systems to meet work needs.
• Monitor and collect data to assess accuracy and integrity of records; analyze data; ensure compliance with applicable standards, rules, regulations, and systems of internal control; interpret and evaluate results; prepare documentation; create financial reports and/or presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to build collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to think strategically, identify potential improvements, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to use Microsoft Access, financial systems, and reporting tools.
• Listen and respond appropriately to others.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships that foster organizational success.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions often occur, and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.
• Hybrid work week typical.

Physical Activities

• Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $70,000-$71,500. The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition benefit.
• ECO pass.