Finance and Accounting Senior Professional

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking applications for a Finance/Accounting Sr. Professional. This is a full-time, University Staff (non-classified) position will be responsible for the management of payroll, compensation and supporting HR within the Department of Emergency Medicine, in the School of Medicine. In addition, this role is responsible for navigating financial systems and HR responsibilities, as well as providing financial data to the Chair, Vice Chair of Finance & Administration and Asst. Director of Finance & Administration by performing a variety of business and finance/accounting operations. The Finance/Accounting Sr. Professional will provide high quality and creative solutions and support at operational levels.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll/Compensation:

• Manages the monthly additional pay process and contract pay for clinical faculty.
  
  
  
  • Additional clinical shifts
  • Pay differentials
  • Retention/bonus payments
  • Contract payments
  
  
  
  
• Processes and monitors the monthly med/legal payments for faculty. Reconciles the balances for faculty.
• Update, track and audit funding distributions for faculty. Identifies inconsistencies and determines solutions.
• Completes Payroll Expense Transfers (PETs) as needed to ensure salary is allocated to appropriate accounts
• Reconciles clinical commitments for all faculty determining if clinical overages exist where payment is owed.
• Calculates and maintains clinical commitments for fellows ensuring appropriate payment for any overages.

Human Resources:

• Processes and communicates FAMLI leave calculations to all departmental staff working closely with the central leave team.
• Manages and directs monthly payroll process including:
  
  
  
  • Monthly timecard process for University staff
  • Monthly leave for staff and faculty
  • Vacation upload for clinical faculty
  • Bi-weekly and monthly timecards for hourly staff and PRN providers
  
  
  
  
• Monthly hours for PRN providers for monthly salary.
  
  
  
  • FML and other leave hours, inputting in system and coordination with Emergency Medicine Human Resources to ensure record is properly updated.
  
  
  
  

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado 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. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, finance or other closely related field.
• Two (2) years of professional, progressively responsible experience in finance and/or payroll management.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Products, especially Excel.
  
  
  
  • A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
  
  
  
  

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Higher education accounting experience.
• Experience in data analytics.

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 work independently and balance the need to ask questions when needed.
• 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.
• Must have a high degree of technical skills in procurement.
• Knowledge of various CU, CU Medicine, UCH and University policies, rules and regulations pertaining to financial matters.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position (only use if a cover letter is necessary)

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Amy Wayne - amy.wayne@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 9/1/2024. Hiring department will need to notify their Talent Acquisition Consultant when they want to have the advertisements removed for the posting.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $55,945-$71,162

If you have prior state-classified service in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024. For more information about the Step Pay Program, please visit the 2024 Step Pay Program for State of Colorado Employees | DHR.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

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 hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 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 investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.