Fund Accountant

DepartmentOffice of the Controller

Journal Entries 40% 

Prepare and reconcile all prepaids on a quarterly basis.  

Process the quarterly elimination entry related to internal revenues and expenses 

Record the beverage analytics Accounts receivable. 

Review and process all expense transfers for Auxiliary and Agency funds. 

Ad-hoc journal entries as needed. 

Record quarterly census entries and coordinate payment 

Record the health insurance capitation entry. 

  Record negative AR, negative unapplied payments quarterly 

Auxiliary Fund Management 10% 

Reconcile all ASR, Grad overhead, bad debt and unemployment allocations monthly. 

Identify auxiliaries missing auxiliary work tags and ensure correct allocations of work tags. 

Agency Fund Management 10% 

Review Agency balances by creating and running internal analytical reports, conducting related analysis, coordinating with departments data and advise them of required action, determine necessary journal entries and process them accordingly. 

Reconcile travel abroad auxiliaries and provide cashiers with refund information 

Accounts receivable 30% 

Invoice all non student AR. 

Track and record all non student AR invoices and receipt of payment. 

Monthly reconciliations of beverage analytics, AR other and non-student AR. 

Reconcile and record the bookstore account. 

Reconcile and identify payments in the deferred revenue ledger. 

AP/AR 5% 

Submit all non-student and payroll related collection claims. 

Calculate and issue payment requests and process any related journal entries for all inter agency partners, examples include but are not limited to the Auraria Higher Education Center, the Community College of Denver, and the University of Colorado at Denver, Book Store, Capitation Fee and Health Insurance Premium from Bursar. 

Backup 5% 

Serves as backup to System Accountant’ 

Backup to printing Checks on Thursdays 

Required Qualifications 

Experience using an integrated financial system similar to Workday. 

Professional accounting experience. 

Hands on experience performing reconciliations 

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 

Ability to interact with internal departments and external stakeholders 

Experience with multi-tasking and problem solving. 

Preferred Qualifications 

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business, finance, or related field  

Workday Finance Experience 

Experience in Higher Education 

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. 

Previous experience programming or creating and analyzing reports 

Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications. 

Schedule Information 
Full-time, 40 hours per week 
Non-Exempt 
Days of the Week:  Mon – Fri 
Evenings and Weekend Work: As needed 
Schedule: In person training, then hybrid schedule available 
Travel: Rarely

Salary for Announcement
Under Colorado law, MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. 

The salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is  $49,000- $62,400.00. 

This position is paid monthly and is eligible for MSU Denver benefits.

Instructions to Apply
Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received by Friday, February 28, 2025.

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:
Resume
Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
3 professional references will be required of the finalist. One reference must be a prior supervisor.
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
 

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting RepresentativeSophia J Montano

Posting Representative Email[email protected]Benefits

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.   

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf. 

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 Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver 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 checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.