Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant - 38229 University Staff

The Senior Accountant will provide expert-level support to the Gates Institute, including accounting, financial tracking, and post-award administration. This position will be responsible for providing administrative, financial, technical guidance and support to faculty, fellows and staff seeking outside funding for research, public service, and special sponsored institutional projects. The Senior Accountant is responsible for the full cycle of accounting and financial operations to support a business unit of the Gates Institute. This includes account reconciliations, journal entries, payroll expense transfers, expense report approvals, and monitoring of AP / AR activity in PeopleSoft. The role oversees and provides guidance on departmental budgets and funding distributions, communicates over-expenditures, and partners with leadership on forecasts, fiscal analyses, and special projects that support strategic decision-making.

This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

The opportunity offered by the Gates Institute is one of a kind. We blend the best of a large research organization of over 40,000 employees strong, with the family atmosphere of working with a team of 50+ highly dedicated people, operating on a top tier research campus - the University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus. The Gates Institute and its partners on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus are delivering lifesaving therapies and working to develop more every day. We are only limited by our resources and need you to make our journey a success!

In addition to the benefits offered, a few links are included below, identifying some of the exciting life sciences the Gates Institute is . 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

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. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

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The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $64,336 - $81,836. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Total Compensation Calculator

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.