Posting Detail Information
Working TitleFinance & Accounting Technician
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional PositionNo
Posting Number202500835AP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib I
Number of Vacancies1
Work Hours/Week40
Proposed Annual Salary Range$50,000-$60,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf)
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Desired Start Date08/01/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on07/21/2025
Description of Work Unit
Veterinary Health System
The Veterinary Health System transforms our service units into a comprehensive veterinary medical center governed by responsible management that supports our units' individual missions. Capitalizing on Colorado State University's top ranking in veterinary medicine, and building on our tradition of providing high-quality compassionate care and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes, the Veterinary Health System broadens our expertise and skill to deliver the highest levels of customer service, employee satisfaction, and advancements in medicine through clinical service, diagnostics, research, and innovation.
Work Unit|Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories
Faculty and staff at the CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories ( VDL ) are among the nation's finest in their fields of expertise and offer comprehensive diagnostic services. The mission of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory ( VDL ) is to provide timely, accurate and pertinent animal disease diagnostic services and educational outreach to veterinarians, animal industries and animal interests. The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory will strive to meet the goals the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and the University through research to develop new approaches to disease identification, investigation, prevention and through education of professional veterinary medical, graduate, and post-doctoral students.
Why work at Colorado State University?
CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine's "America's Best Employers by State!"
We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics:
Confidence - they expect success in what they do
Compassion - they have genuine care and concern for others
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence - they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone's contributions are valued, and all voices are heard
Empowerment - they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others
Integrity - they are honest, and others trust them
Responsibility - they take ownership of decisions and actions
Our Investment in You
Colorado State University ( CSU ) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family.
These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life - financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you.
Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week;benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status.
Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays annually
Comprehensive benefits programs and services including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more
Robust Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) for your overall well-being
FREE college credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through the Employee Study Privilege program
Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members
FREE employee growth opportunity through CSU training and development opportunities
After-school programs and summer camps for kids
Community Discounts
FREE MAX transit use with CSU identification
For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub athttps://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/.
Retirement Programs
While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University's Defined Contribution Plan ( DCP ) or the Public Employee's Retirement Plan ( PERA ) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% - 21%. For more information, visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/.
Campus Culture and Principles of Community
Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community - Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice - reflect our core values and support CSU's mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/.
Tobacco and Smoke-Free
Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings.
Position Summary
The Finance and Accounting Technician position has professional, technical and administrative duties in executing fiscal strategies and management for the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories. This position participates in financial accounting, planning and budgeting, fiscal compliance and expense reporting. This position provides support for the accounting and costing functions for our self-funded operations. This position should be familiar with accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, and other fiscal processes. This position works closely with pre-post award proposal specialists in the VDL and must follow OMB Uniform Guidance and sponsor requirements. This position provides backup support for the pre-post awards grant proposal preparation and submission. This position oversees a wide variety of accounts across multiple fund groups, and is expected to enact and ensure fiscal management intentions for gift funds. The position generates fiscal management reports for multiple stakeholders within the unit.
The applicant should be responsible and able to work in a team environment. This is an essential position, and the employee is required to report to work, without delay, on all/most weather closure days and various holidays throughout the year. Due to the nature of the department's work, this is a fully in-person position located at the Diagnostic Medical Center, Fort Collins, CO.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; Colorado State University Diagnostic Laboratories will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search, and motor vehicle history.
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the department's commitment to supporting research, teaching, outreach, and professional activities of all clients, coworkers, and students.
Required Job Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or other relevant field is required.
Five years of experience in an accounting role with a High School Diploma can substitute for the Bachelor's degree requirement.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Excel
Demonstrated written communication skills and strong attention to detail confirmed by review of application materials.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; Colorado State University Diagnostic Laboratories will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Experience using financial software systems
Experience interpreting and ensuring compliance with regulatory policies, GAAP fiscal policies/principles and Federal Uniform Guidance, and state, university and institutional fiscal rules
One or more years of professional work experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, and/or grant management
Essential Duties
Job Duty CategoryFinance and Accounting Duties
Duty/Responsibility
This position will provide accounting support for VDL finances, which includes appropriated funds, research grants, self-funded service centers and other fund sources. Specific responsibilities include:
Forecast future commitments and spend rates to minimize over expenditures
Review and approve financial transactions for authenticity, allowability, monitor balances; assure accurate time and effort allocations; complete account reconciliations to the financial system of record; and identify/correct errors and justify expense redistributions
Provide comprehensive financial overview to various levels of management and constituents.
Accounting duties including, procurement, accounts receivable, accounts payable, account distributions, distributions to accounts, and various @types of reconciliations.
Identify when current, proposed or potential activities may trigger real or perceived fiscal inappropriate behaviors/actions or misconduct. This requires development and implementation of plans for appropriate response to avoid or cease such activities, including assessment of risk for various options, and specific actions to ensure proper personnel are informed and react accordingly.
Identify appropriate fund @types for new activities. Create new accounts and /or update account information as needed or requested, including initial budgets and updating annual budgets.
Assist with cost analysis and billing rates for internal and external service centers
Monitor all sub systems to maintain integrity of the system of record
Percentage Of Time85
Job Duty CategoryGrant Facilitation and Accounting Support
Duty/Responsibility
Provide grant financial management support. Specific responsibilities include:
Research and calculate salary amounts/fringe rates based on employee @type.
Advise faculty on maximization of funding available for project completion.
Back up pre and post award staff. Provide guidance to Accounts Receivable, and other accounting functions. Make policies and procedures are always followed.
Percentage Of Time10
Job Duty CategoryOther Duties as Assigned
Duty/Responsibility
This position will be expected to participate in various laboratory and section activities such as strategic initiatives, projects, meetings, trainings and general maintenance of the laboratory and building spaces.
Participate in applicable professional development.
Percentage Of Time5
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 7/21/25
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
Search ContactJanice Inman, janice.inman@colostate.edu
EEO
Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any @type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The @type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested3
Maximum Requested3
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume or CV
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