Fund Accountant

Department

• System Feeds 30%
  • Oversees system integrations into Workday Finance; to include payroll, Accounts Payable, Cashnet, and Accounts Receivable. On a daily, monthly and annual basis, to support timely financial reporting.
  • Manages all testing from various areas. This includes an understanding of the testing request and confirmation of accuracy in Workday.
  • Point person for implementation of new student SIS system which is yet to be decided.
  • Resolves any related system problems.
  • Ensures all journals are posted and not in error status. When they are found in error will find out what is causing the error and work with other staff to get error corrected and Journal posted.
• Journal Entries & AR 30%
  • Prepare amortization schedules for all prepaids on a monthly basis. 
  • Process all ASR, Grad overhead, bad debt and unemployment allocations monthly.
  • 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.
  • Record the health insurance capitation entry.
  • Record negative AR, negative unapplied payments quarterly.
  • Invoice all non student AR.
  • Track and record all non student AR invoices and receipt of payment.

• Auxiliary/Agency Fund Management 15 %
  • Identify auxiliaries missing auxiliary worktags and ensure correct allocations of worktags.
  • 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.
• 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.
• Reconcile 10%
  • Reconcile System feeds from Banner to Workday to ensure there are no out of balances. Collaborates with other staff to correct errors immediately, when found.
  • Reconcile all ASR, Grad overhead, bad debt and unemployment allocations monthly.
  • 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. Reconcile travel abroad auxiliaries and provide cashiers with refund information.
  • Reconcile all prepaids on a quarterly basis
• Payment Support 5%
  • Settle all ACH and check information to Bank.
• Misc. 10%
  • Backup to Report Creator in maintaining website.
  • Duties as assigned
  • Assign tasks to student fund accountants

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business, finance, or related field (Full-time professional accounting experience may substitute for the bachelors degree in accounting with one year of education is equal to two years of professional accounting experience)

• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday Finance Experience

• Experience in Higher Education accounting.

• Experience with multi-tasking and problem solving.

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

• Previous experience programming or creating and analyzing reports

Schedule Information
Full-time, 40 hours per week
Exempt
Days of the Week:  Mon – Fri 8-5
Evenings and Weekend Work: As needed
Schedule: Remote/Hybrid
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 $49,900 - $74,900. 

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

Instructions to Apply
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

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Posting Representative Email

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 totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

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.