Accounting Technician III

Job Summary

I&R Business Services at CU Boulder encourages applications for an Accounting Technician III! This role supports Facilities Management (FM) and the Boulder Campus by providing timely and reliable accounting information, budgetarycontrol, and financial analysis to co-workers and the campus community. The position’s main duties are to approve invoices and procurement card transactions incurred by the University, by auditing and processing payment documents, using multiple accounting and financial reporting systems, reconciling People Soft accounts by analyzing discrepancies and making required corrections.

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 I&R Office areas of responsibility includelong-range capital planning, architecture, design and construction,the operation and maintenance of all campus facilities and utilities, transportation services, workplace accident prevention and the creation of a safe working environment for campusemployees, environmental health and safety, campus logistics, and efforts around sustainability and resiliency. Beyond creating asafe and secure environment, the department is embarking on severalprojects that are key to the strategic vision of the campusincluding: crafting a clear and comprehensive framework and methodology for campus master planning, developing strategies and tactics to improve campus sustainability and resiliency, anddynamically working within the campus and with our community partners to positively impact humanity.

• Process FM construction invoices for payment to outsideentities by auditing and authorizing vouchers in comparison to purchase orders/standing purchase orders/departmental purchase orders for mathematical accuracy, compliance with purchasing termsand conditions, and Federal, State, and University regulations andrules. Independently identify and research purchasing/payablesdiscrepancies and decide the best course of action to resolve,including collaborating with Procurement Service Center personnel,Facilities Management program managers, and vendors. Work with Design & Construction leaders, project managers, and projectcoordinators to continually develop, improve and document the construction accounts payable process.

• Cross-train with other Accounting Technicians on the I&RAccounting team to be a source of accounts payable backup support.

• Serve as liaison between vendors, other campus departments andFM personnel to answer accounts payable inquiries. Research statusof payments accessing Marketplace. Research missing and/ordelinquent payments.

• Prepare monthly capital construction project reconciliations for project management system, Unifier, and People Soft finance.
  
  Research discrepancies and provide feedback for constructionaccountants to review. Assist with journal entry corrections asneeded.

• Prepare monthly reconciliation reports. Resolve problemsarising from incorrect charges or coding by preparing journal entries and/or FM miscellaneous cost entries. Review outstandingencumbrances on a quarterly basis to ensure timely invoicing and purchase order close out.

This position has the ability to work in a hybrid work modality,and will need to be in person for training and at least 1 day aweek. The position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday –Friday during regular business hours.

• The annual salary range for this position is $51,360-$55,000.
• If you have prior state-classified experience in the same classseries as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024.

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation.

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• 3 years of relevant experience. Appropriate education willsubstitute for the required experience on a year-for-yearbasis.
• Must be a current Colorado resident to apply.

• Reference a set of decision points based on size and type ofpayment, and funding source to decide how to correctly…