Accounting Technician III

Accounting Technician III

Requisition Number: 74484

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: Classified Staff

Schedule: Full Time

Posting Close Date: 08-Sep-2026

Date Posted:

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, budgetary control, 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 include long-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 campus employees, environmental health and safety, campus logistics, and efforts around sustainability and resiliency. Beyond creating a safe and secure environment, the department is embarking on several projects that are key to the strategic vision of the campus including: crafting a clear and comprehensive framework and methodology for campus master planning, developing strategies and tactics to improve campus sustainability and resiliency, and dynamically working within the campus and with our community partners to positively impact humanity.

Invoice Processing:

• Process FM construction invoices for payment to outside entities by auditing and authorizing vouchers in comparison to purchase orders/standing purchase orders/departmental purchase orders for mathematical accuracy, compliance with purchasing terms and conditions, and Federal, State, and University regulations and rules. Independently identify and research purchasing/payables discrepancies 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 project coordinators to continually develop, improve and document the construction accounts payable process.

Cross Training:

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

Accounts Payable Inquiries and Customer Service

• Serve as liaison between vendors, other campus departments and FM personnel to answer accounts payable inquiries. Research status of payments accessing Marketplace. Research missing and/or delinquent payments.

Construction Project Reconciliation:

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

Clearing Account Reconciliations:

• Prepare monthly reconciliation reports. Resolve problems arising from incorrect charges or coding by preparing journal entries and/or FM miscellaneous cost entries. Review outstanding encumbrances 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 a week. 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…