Engineering a world of possibilities

Primary Responsibilities

The accountant makes decision on the proper accounting treatment of transactions, which impacts the University's and the State's financial reporting. In order to accomplish this purpose, the accountant:

• Prepares, reviews, and posts a variety of accounting documents.
• Manages daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual responsibilities to ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions.
• Ensures compliance with financial regulations and standards, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Internal Revenue Service regulations.
• Prepares and reviews financial statements, budgets, and reports per management requests.
• Collaborates with Mines departments requesting financial information support and guidance.
• Evaluates policy and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and rules.
• Delivers excellent customer service by providing assistance and advice to diverse and complex stakeholder groups.

Specific Duties include

Research, review, and enter requested campus transactions in A/R, cash receipts, Interdepartmental sales, foundation gift funds, capital assets, month-end close, and grant accounting. Evaluate the submitted documentation and approvals, available budget, post and/or approve the transaction in accordance with the appropriate rules, regulations and guidance.

Year-End Close and Audit

• Assist in and review fiscal results, investigate variances, and prepare related journal entries as needed.
• Assist in preparation of year-end and financial reports, schedules and exhibits; collate and organize documentation per management and auditor requests.
• Assist with year-end physical inventory of fixed assets.
• Assist with year-end expense and revenue accruals.

Monthly Reconciliations or Schedules

• Prepare standard reconciliations and schedules to support trial balance amounts.
• Investigate reconciling items and determine action item or corrections needed.
• Follow-up with financial managers on deficit cash balances

Minquals

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting,
• Strong knowledge of federal and state accounting regulations
• Knowledge of higher education culture, governance, structures, and mission
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP software

$56,400 - $63,045

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate's education, training and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

• Fully paid health and dental premiums
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year - including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center, the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), and backup child and elder care. Coming soon is an on-campus daycare center. For more information about benefits at Mines, go to mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

How to Apply

Applicants must:

• Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status)
• Upload a resume or CV
• Upload a cover letter

While this position will remain open until filled, application review will begin May 28, 2024. For full consideration of your application, please apply by 11:59 p.m. on May 27, 2024. Applications received after that time may not be reviewed.

References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

Mines welcomes everyone to our team; in your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Successful Completion of a Background Investigation is Required for this Position.

About Mines & Golden, CO

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines' scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that's manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 "Very High Activity" research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.

That size - roughly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students - also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact.

Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, cultural awareness and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus - nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.

And don't get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado --with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails - and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world's problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.

Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting