DCS Accounting & Finance Coordinator

DCS Accounting & Finance Coordinator

Position Location : Fort Collins, CO

Work Location : Position is fully in-office / in-person

Research Professional Position : No

Position Type : Admin Professional / Research Professional

Classification Title : Prof / Indiv Contrib I

Number of Vacancies : 1

Work Hours / Week : 40

Proposed Annual Salary Range : $50,000-$54,000; Salary commensurate with education and 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, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Desired Start Date : To be determined

Position End Date (if temporary) : 1-year term but up to 3-year term based on funding and performance.

Description of Work Unit : The Department of Clinical Sciences (DCS) 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.

Position Summary

The Department of Clinical Sciences (DCS) seeks a detail-oriented and service-driven Accounting & Finance Coordinator to support the day-to-day financial operations of the department and its programs. This position is responsible for processing, tracking, and reconciling financial transactions; ensuring compliance with university, state, and sponsor policies; and providing guidance to faculty, staff, and students on routine fiscal procedures. Core responsibilities include account monitoring, expense review, payroll and staffing sheet updates, and preparing standard financial reports. The coordinator will work closely with the Business Operations, Finance & Strategy Administrator, FACC, the Clinical Sciences Assistant Manager, Business Operations, and collaborate with the department business office team to ensure accurate and timely financial processes. This position requires knowledge of university fiscal policies and procedures, attention to detail, and the ability to resolve routine financial questions and issues. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; The department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. This position is a full-time, temporary appointment, based on the CSU Fort Collins campus, with the potential for flexible work arrangements including hybrid office / remote work.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field
• Minimum of 2 year of experience working in a complex department environment or research institution, higher education or similar environment
• Computing skills including MS Excel, Access, or other database programs, and internet applications
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel including calculations, formulas and formatting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Outlook)
• Experience working in a team environment
• Demonstrated written communication skills and strong attention to details confirmed by review of application materials

Preferred Job Qualifications

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category : Department Fiscal Officer

Percentage Of Time : 50

Job Duty Category : Post-Award Grant Management

Percentage Of Time : 25

Job Duty Category : Staffing

Percentage Of Time : 20

Job Duty Category : Special Projects / Other Duties

Percentage Of Time : 10

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants : To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. 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.

Conditions of Employment : Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search Contact : cvmbs-clinsci_hr@Mail.Colostate.edu

EEO : Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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