Accountant II: Grants & Donor Funds Specialist

Accountant II
Regis University

R005120
Northwest Denver Campus

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Job Summary:

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accountant II plays a key role in ensuring the accurate financial presentation of Regis University's operational results. This position exercises sound judgment in applying accounting standards and is responsible for monitoring compliance with University policies and maintaining effective internal controls.

In support of the University's mission, the Accountant II contributes to the responsible stewardship of institutional resources and promotes a culture of operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong foundation in accounting principles, exceptional attention to detail, and the analytical ability to problem-solve through complex reconciliations.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

General accounting functions

Maintain a chart of accounts and perform monthly reconciliations for all assigned statements of Financial Position accounts

Assist staff members within Financial Affairs with technical accounting or other related topics and perform the initial review of staff journal entries and reconciliations

Contribution-related accounting

Work with the Advancement department to set up new accounts and deposit funding received from donors

Records incoming gifts into restricted and designated accounts

Performs monthly reconciliations of pledge receivables and contribution revenue

Establishes and maintains endowed scholarships

Reconciles the annuity pool regularly

Grant-related accounting

Work with the Center for Scholarship and Research Engagement (CSRE) department to set up new accounts and deposit funding received from granting sources

Assist with indirect cost allocations, and process and submit required quarterly annual financial reporting to external granting agencies.

Prepare backup documentation for and manage the University's Single Audit and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.

Work with Financial Aid regarding government funding and complete drawdown with G6.

Restricted & designated accounting

Responsible for coordinating and managing certain restricted and designated accounts

Make annual distributions to external and internal recipients

Prepare year-end reports that the President shares with donors

Make recommendations for coordinating fundraising events

Be the primary contact for this area within the Office of Financial Affairs

Payroll accounting

Prepare payroll journal entries for faculty, staff, student and affiliate faculty

Work with budget managers, departments, and payroll to determine and correct account discrepancies

Notify and assist payroll with benefit reconciliations

Tax accounting

Assist with various tax filing needs, e.g., Sales/use tax, business property tax return, city tax

Act as a resource to staff and faculty as questions arise concerning the taxability of resale items and events

Ad hoc accounting assignments

Assist the Accounting Manager and Controller with various projects assigned, including preparing multiple schedules and footnotes for the annual financial statement audit.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
4+ years of industry experience or a combination of public and industry experience. Non-profit accounting or grant accounting experience preferred.

Experience with the preparation of spreadsheets and interpretation of spreadsheet information
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and list of 3 references with your application. Current employees, please submit an application with an updated cover letter and resume by logging into Workday. Click on the Jobs Hub Worklet to access the internal site.

This position will remain posted until filled, with a preferred Final date to receive applications of February 20th, 2026.

Regis University offers a broad range of benefits that includes:
Comprehensive group health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
A generous tuition benefit for employees, spouses and dependents
Paid Mission leave to allow our employees to engage in acts of service or to have time for personal reflection.
The "Gift of Time" when Regis closes between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Options for flexible work arrangements based on position.

You can learn more about our benefits by clicking the links below.

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- Pay Rate:
$65,000 - $70,000/annually commensurate with qualifications

Final date to receive…