Accountant II

Overview

Accountant II – Regis University, Northwest Denver Campus. R005120

Working at Regis University:
As Regis employees, we embrace our Jesuit Catholic values of respect, inclusion and equity, and welcome employees, faculty and students from all faiths and cultures. Together, we perform our duties in alignment with the mission of the University and seek dedicated individuals to contribute to and strengthen that mission and our service to students.

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.

• 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

• 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

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…