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Accountant Assistant

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Temporary Hourly

Employment Category

Temporary

Is this an Hourly position?

Work Hours / Week

0-40

Overtime Eligible?

Position Location

Fort Collins, CO 80523

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?

Description of Work Unit

The Department of Clinical Sciences mission is to assure the health and productivity of animals to meet societal needs through high quality educational programs for professional veterinary medical students, graduate veterinarians, and the public through a faculty and veterinary medical center of excellence, and to advance and disseminate comparative biomedical knowledge in an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Search Contact Email

cvmbs-clinsci_hr@Mail.Colostate.edu

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform technical accounting tasks for the unit. This includes procurement, error corrections, billings and accounts receivables. This role will also serve as back up credit card reallocator for all department Procurement Card (Pcard) transactions and preparing department travel documents. This position will direct report to the Department Assistant Manager, Business Operations.

Position Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 years of professional and / or technical financial accounting experience of similar nature.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience fostering collaboration across multiple parties at various hierarchical levels.
  • Experience interpreting and ensuring compliance with regulatory policy.
  • Financial working knowledge within an institution of higher education.
  • Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • Demonstration of active, successful work in a leadership capacity within a professional business setting involving the simultaneous execution of multiple programs and initiatives.
  • Demonstration of strong, effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including significant experience in Word, Outlook, Excel and Access.
  • Posting Details

    Working Title

    Accountant Assistant

    Posting Number

    202400807T

    Department

    Clinical Sciences

    Salary Range

    20-22 / hourly, salary commensurate with experience

    Employee Benefits

    Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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  • Close Date

    01 / 20 / 2025

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    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.

    References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

    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.

    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. The Office of Equal Opportunity 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 the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .

    Diversity Statement

    Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and / or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.

    Essential Job Duties

    Job Duty Category

    Kuali Financial System Document Initiator

    Duty / Responsibility

  • Prepare Kuali Financial System documents including but not limited to the following :
  • Advance Deposit
  • Adjustment / Accrual Voucher
  • Budget Adjustment
  • Cash Receipt
  • Disbursement Voucher
  • Distribution of Income and Expense
  • General Error Correction
  • Internal Billing
  • Internal Order
  • Pre-Encumbrance
  • Transfer of Funds
  • Work Order Authorizations
  • Requisitions / ShopCatalogs
  • Account Maintenance
  • Percentage Of Time

    Job Duty Category

    Misc Accounting Duties

    Duty / Responsibility

    Account Receivables management

  • Processing accounting receivables and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
  • Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data
  • Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
  • Verify discrepancies with Department Accounting Analyst(s) and Specialist(s).
  • Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients under advisement from Department Accounting Analyst(s) and Specialist(s).
  • Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status to Department Business Officer.
  • Pcard / Travel Backup

  • Pcard
  • Determines correct account information (fund number, object code, transaction amount, cash breakdown, and notes or attachments) and submit document for workflow approvals.
  • Travel
  • Prepare travel documents (pre and post trip forms) for input into Kuali Travel Management System (TEM).
  • Arrange payment of the travel with the appropriate purchasing mechanism such as Pcard for both employees and non-employees, Travel Card, Requisition / PO or Disbursement Voucher.
  • Gather receipts for reimbursement.
  • Review travel accounts and object codes to verify the travel was recorded correctly in the financial records.
  • Use external methods to monitor the progress of the travel request from pre-trip to post-trip and final payment to traveler.
  • Percentage Of Time

    References

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