Accounting Professional

About the Department

To apply, please go to: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=40627 Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Higher Education! At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our office is committed to fostering a culture where employees find community, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission and purpose.   By joining our team, you’ll have a direct impact on shaping the future of higher education. In addition to the Office of the Board of Regents, the University of Colorado’s system administration includes 19 units that provide essential services to CU’s campuses in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver, as well as the Office of the President. While not a part of any one campus, we are proud to serve in the centralized office for the University system. Together, we ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education, groundbreaking research, and valuable service to our communities. We believe in creating an environment where the unique experiences and perspectives of everyone are embraced, enriching the work we do and the strategic outcomes we pursue. If you’re passionate about making a difference, contributing to a dynamic team, and supporting a mission that matters, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey. Learn more about CU System Administration.
Position Summary:	The Accounting Professional, along with the rest of the team and work unit, supports the CU Health Plan function and maintains all assigned University of Colorado Health and Welfare Trust accounting transactions. This position will provide a variety of daily professional accounting services in support of the team and work unit and will have day-to-day responsibilities that consist of ensuring proper accounting transactions of the Trust, billing employers for member coverage, paying vendors appropriately and timely, and assisting with financial reporting.  This position reports to the CU Health Plan Accounting Director and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classification system.
Where You Will Work:	This role is eligible to work remotely within Colorado.

Position Duties

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Billing employers for coverage and maintaining subsidiary accounts receivable ledger
• Compiling data in preparation for creating journal entries
• Entering Trust transactions into the general ledger systems, including uploading recurring entries 
• Performing general ledger account reconciliations
• Making vendor payments
• Creating and maintaining various schedules of activities
• Compiling various data for compliance with external reporting requirements
• Assembling documentation requested for audits
• Maintaining various schedules, including bank receipts
• Assisting with reporting requirements
• Responding to ad hoc data requests
• Performing required Trust tax and regulatory compliance
• Creating various managerial reports and analyzing activity

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in accounting (professional experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the educational requirement)
• One (1) year of professional experience in an accounting or a business-related position, or similar

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of professional experience in an accounting or a business-related position, or similar. 
• Experience with PeopleSoft Human Resources and Financial software
• Familiarity with accounting or financial analysis in an insurance entity or a self-funded health plan environment.
• Understanding of health insurance financial metrics (IBNR reserves, pharmacy benefit pricing models, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled in using and applying Microsoft Office programs
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other University personnel, and the public
• Intermediate technology and computer skills
• Knowledge of standard accounting policies and procedures
• Ability to work within a diverse team and actively seek out opportunities to promote and cultivate diversity across the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Other Qualifications

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please attach the following as separate documents to your application at https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=40627: 

1. A cover letter identifying the job specific minimum qualifications you possess and interest in the position.
2. A resume including all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting.

Benefits:

With our unparalleled range of benefits, including top-notch healthcare, comprehensive wellness programs, enriching professional development, and a dynamic work-life balance, we ensure your holistic growth and happiness.

• No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options, some inclusive of IVF assistance.

• Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options.

• Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.

• Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts.

• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter break.

• 6 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood.

• A tuition benefit program for you and/or your dependents.

• Free RTD EcoPass and free onsite parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office.

• Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Additional taxable fringe benefits may be available.

For more information on benefits programs, please review our Comprehensive Benefits Guide.

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