Accounting Professional Job Broomfield area,Colorado USA,Accounting

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.

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:

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 People Soft 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

Benefits:

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