Restricted Fund Accountant

Job description
Salary:

The full salary range is $45,300 - $68,000. The salary of the
finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety
of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity,
experience, education, training and qualifications.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and
reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the
time of posting.

For more information on MSU Denver’s compensation structure, please
visit https://www.msudenver.edu/hr/compensation/professionalexecutivestaff/compensationstructureandguidelines/

Department

Position Summary

This job will support faculty members in the fiscal management of
their awards while managing the risk level to the university.
Sponsored Projects Accounting and Compliance (SPAC) within the
Office of the Controller, works arm and arm with the Office of
Sponsored Research and Programs (OSRP).

The position independently makes decisions and authorizes actions
with respect to federal, state and local expenditures on sponsored
projects. Reviews and interprets award terms and conditions to
accurately and timely set-up awards in Banner and/or Workday.
Ensures compliance in accordance with agency terms and conditions
and University ICR agreement with federal government. Initiates
monthly, quarterly and annual grant journal entries for effective
financial reporting. Works closely with Admins of sponsored
projects from the Department of Education to ensure financial
integrity of award.

Responsibilities:

35%
• Reviews and approves all Restricted funds expenditures through
AP, wire transfer, internal transfers, payroll reclass and
corporate card for reasonableness, allowable and allocable.
• Expert knowledge on each funding agency cost allowance
policy.
• Reviews subcontract invoices for accuracy.
• Maintains compliance and schedule of all stipend
payments.

20%
• Completes all Federal draws and line of credits.
• Maintains F/A worksheet of DL and MDL draws and forwards to F/A
for review.
• Initiates return of funds as requested or needed. Duties are
heightened during spring semester prior to fiscal year end.
• Also runs billings for agencies who pay outside of G5.

15%
• Monthly, quarterly and annual grant journal entries:
• Fringe to Actual entries for Grant base pay
• Unemployment entries
• Actual fringe entries
• DL and MDL accruals and reversals
• Confirms monthly payroll grant transactions
• Unapplied payments reclasses and reversals
• Record semester financial aid wire transfers from CDHE
• Eliminate FY ICR Assist PIs with the creation of customized
reports. Quarterly: Negative AR and reversal.

10%
• Maintains monthly Budget to Actual Report.
• Updates and verifies all grant budgets in banner monthly.
• Manages accurate Fund roll over amounts.

10%
• Award Financial Management Oversight. This will include agency
knowledge and assisting with quarterly financial check ins with
PI/Admin: Department of ED-EAC, HSUB, SSS, CAMP.

5%
• Assists as point of contact to grant PIs and admins, ensuring
timely responses to inquiries from the department email address:
grants@msudenver.edu.
• Assists with post-award closeout process of awards. Maintain
current procedure binder.

5%
• Maintains Cash Match and ICR balances and reports monthly.
Monthly Foundation billings (scholarship, AP, Payroll).
• Monitors grant terminated employees.
• Performs grant collection duties and serves as backup to
Grant/Financial Aid Accountant.

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Required Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in
accounting.
• At least two years of professional work or accounting
experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous grants accounting experience.
• Experience with Banner finance accounting.
• Experience with Workday financial management.
• Experience handling complex reconciliations.

Work Hours/Type:

8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday

Hybrid schedule (on-campus and remote) available for this
position

Instructions to Apply

All applications must be submitted through the university's online
application system, MSU Denver Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)

For full consideration, please submit the following
documents:
• Resume
• Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate
to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for
hire.

Internal applicants must apply through their MSU Denver Workday
Home page, searching 'Jobs Hub'.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental,
retirement, tuition benefit, RTD pass, and generous vacation time.
For a brief overview of these options, to learn more, please visit
the following link: Employee Benefits Offerings

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting RepresentativeAmy Hamik

Posting Representative Emailhamika@msudenver.edu

Benefits

MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees
a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the
following link:

Employee Benefits Offerings

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 totalrewards@msudenver.edu .

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique,
access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and
inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of
nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of
color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in
downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert
with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity
and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and
perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that
in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go
beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and
dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture
of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and
professional success.