Finance & Accounting Analyst and Reporting Specialist (Open Rank)

• University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 
• Department: School of Medicine, Department of Surgery
• Job Title: Finance & Accounting Analyst and Reporting Specialist (Open Rank)
• Position #00730477: – Requisition #:38145

Job Summary:

The Finance & Accounting Analyst is a key resource for faculty and staff in the Office of the Chair and across the Department of Surgery. This role supports financial operations, procurement activities, and compliance monitoring, while contributing to data analysis, reporting, and system management. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and comfortable working across multiple financial platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

•       Serve as the primary financial and procurement contact for faculty and staff, such as overseeing administrative operations including deposits, invoices, cash transfers, donations, and accounts payable.
•        Prepare materials for monthly and periodic financial presentations and reports. Reconciling accounts and charges across University, CU Medicine, and CU Foundation systems.
•        Design and manage departmental digital file storage and databases, such as developing and maintaining financial databases, dashboards, and analytical tools using Smartsheet, Excel, and A2E.
•       Investigate and correct abnormal financial statement balances; submit corrective transactions. Analyze financial data to assess alignment with revenue and expense targets.
•        Utilize PeopleSoft, A2E, and COGNOS (m-Fin CU Data) for financial investigations and transactions (JEs, PETs, funding distributions).
•        Manage purchasing activities via CU/CU Med Concur, COR360, CU Marketplace, and procurement cards.
•        Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Finance & Accounting Program Manager or Director of Finance.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Entry Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution

Intermediate Level:

•        Bachelor’s degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
•        1 year of professional experience (Developing, designing, and maintaining departmental finance databases).

Senior Level:

•        Bachelor’s degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
•        2 years of professional experience (Developing, designing, and maintaining departmental finance databases).
• A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

•        Experience in higher education or healthcare finance environments.
•        Experience in Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet, and financial systems (PeopleSoft, A2E, COGNOS).
•        Experience with procurement platforms (CU Marketplace, COR360, Concur).

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

•        Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
•  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
•        Outstanding customer service skills
•        Excel Tasks: Pivot tables, formulas, dashboards.
•        Scenario-Based Questions: Budget reconciliation, JE/PET processing.
•        System Navigation: Simulated tasks in PeopleSoft, COGNOS, Concur.
•        Compliance Challenges: Policy interpretation, audit preparation.
•        Soft Skills: Communication and cross-functional collaboration.
•        Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
•        Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
•        Effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
•      Familiarity with university fiscal policies and compliance standards.
•        Outstanding customer service skills
•        Excel Tasks: Pivot tables, formulas, dashboards.
•        Scenario-Based Questions: Budget reconciliation, JE/PET processing.
•        System Navigation: Simulated tasks in PeopleSoft, COGNOS, Concur.
•        Compliance Challenges: Policy interpretation, audit preparation.
•        Soft Skills: Communication and cross-functional collaboration.
•        Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
•        Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

How To Apply:

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

1. 1.     A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. 2.     Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. 3.     Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Samuel Long, samuel.long@cuanschutz.edu

Screening Of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until November 10, 2025

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as

• Entry Level: $47,553-$60,487
• Intermediate Level: $51,748-$65,824
• Senior Level: $55,944-$71,161

Entry Level: $47,553$60,487

Intermediate Level: $51,748$65,824

Senior Level: $55,944$71,161

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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.

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.