Posting Detail Information
Working TitleAccounting Technician III
Position LocationFort Collins, CO 80523
Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Type of PositionFull-time
Classification TitleAccounting Technician III
Posting Number202500101P
Position TypeState Classified
Open Date10/02/2025
Close Date10/09/2025
Salary$4,238 - $5,510 monthly + Full Benefits
Employee Benefits
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State Classified HourlyNo
Description of Work Unit
The Facilities Management Finance department is a unit within campus Facilities Management and exists to maintain and improve processes which protect the financial integrity of our departmental units. The mission of Facilities Management Finance is to develop strong oversight and understanding of the departmental budget and construction related accounting activities to assist with the development of best practices which enable effective, accurate management of the financial policies, processes and activities.
Facilities Management Finance provides oversight of 150 Facilities accounts, with over $100 million in operating costs, in the areas of budgets, accounting, financial management and reporting, university billings, department receivables, department internal financial control processes and procedures, financial instruction, and the department's integrated work management system (AiM). We also provide services to the University community and non-University entities in the areas of billing, financial reporting, and real estate leases. Reports are developed and distributed to several campus departments including the Budget Office, Business and Finance, VPUO , and the President's Office for building costs, project costs, leases, student facilities fees, and budget book information to name a few.
We pay, track, and report on university utilities for the main campus and all locations throughout the state. Construction accounting services are provided on over 300 projects, totaling nearly $1.3 billion in open projects in FY20, to project managers and Business and Finance in the areas of accounting, fund management, purchasing, contracts, payments, capitalization, bonded projects, and quarterly reporting for the Board of Governors.
Position Summary
The Accounting Technician III provides technical support and oversight to ensure departmental financial transactions and procedures comply with federal, state and university laws, regulations and policies. This includes purchase order creation and invoice processing for services needed by Facilities Management units; oversight and management of departmental cellular phones & telecommunications needs; processing of deposits for Facilities Management and its affiliates; and knowledge of compliance requirements for Federal uniform guidance, university and state fiscal rules, and other rules and regulations as applicable.
The position reports to the Assistant Director of Operations Accounting of Facilities Management Finance, and works closely with the entire Facilities Management team to provide high level technical accounting support. The mission of Facilities Management Finance is to develop strong oversight and understanding of the departmental budget and to assist with the development of best practices which enable effective, accurate management of the financial policies, processes, and activities. Effective communication skills are required to articulate financial management plans, policies, and practices to the staff and other personnel. Successful execution requires extensive communication, coordination, and collaboration across many levels of the University.
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule upon successful completion of training but will require regular on-campus presence.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials:
Three years of technical accounting or bookkeeping experience.
OR
Appropriate education in Finance, Accounting or Business will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis (30 credits = 1 year of experience).*Please note, unofficial or official transcripts must be attached with this application.
Substitutions
Preferred Qualifications
The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, including formulas and formatting.
Demonstrated attention to detail and effective communication skills, both verbal and written, based on application materials submitted.
Working knowledge of financial practices within higher education institutions or government entities.
Experience with financial systems, specifically Kuali Financial Systems.
Experience with Integrated Workplace Management Systems, specifically AiM.
Directly related state service experience.
Essential Job Duties
Job Duty CategoryPurchase Order Creation/Implementation
Duty/Responsibility
Create purchase orders in AiM, our Integrated Workplace Management System, and related requisitions in Kuali.
Evaluate spending to quantify annual purchasing needs, develop annual open purchase order list, and create purchase orders.
Create purchase orders as needed throughout the year as requested by Facilities Management departmental staff.
Determine best method for purchasing materials and services after request is received from the customer, including disbursement vouchers and payment requests.
Read and understand contracts, bids, and pricing agreements and creates purchase orders correctly.
Evaluate reports in AiM regarding shop spending and open or closed purchase requests
Submit reports to vendors and technicians regarding service requests and determines validity and proper submission.
Acquire appropriate and valid information for purchase orders
Communicate with technicians to ensure appropriate emergency processing
Navigate queries and reports within AiM and Kuali to ensure complete and accurate information
Validate vendor data within Kuali
Percentage Of Time30%
Job Duty CategoryInvoice Processing
Duty/Responsibility
Verify service invoices for payment by performing multiple matches between invoice, receipt of services, AiM and Kuali. Submit invoices to Accounts Payable for final payment after verification approval.
Verify accuracy of invoice for price, purchase order number, vendor address, etc.
Communicate with customers and vendors and determines discrepancies. If found, takes action to remedy and resolve discrepancies prior to approving payment.
Evaluate reports in AiM to validate open purchase orders
Work with accounts payable to ensure invoices are paid. Determine correct PO and request cancellations of payment.
Evaluate the procurement mechanism that is appropriate for a service, and if they are inappropriate, determines alternative mechanism.
Evaluate and communicate with appropriate parties regarding an invoice or service that may be related to other areas at CSU .
Percentage Of Time30%
Job Duty CategoryCustomer Service
Duty/Responsibility
Provide oversight and guidance to vendors to ensure invoice timeliness and accuracy as well as purchase order validity. Provides updates to internal staff as deemed necessary.
Creates instructional standard operational guidelines to assist and train internal stakeholders such as technicians.
Provide vendors and technicians with updates on the status of requests.
Provide expertise to vendors and technicians regarding the validity of a contract, what is required, and pertinent information that must be included.
Provide technician contact information to vendors and facilitate communication between parties as needed.
Evaluate details regarding a service such as amount, location, requester, date requested etc., utilizing reports, and reviewing information, then determines if new quote is needed or invoice can be paid on existing purchase order.
Percentage Of Time30%
Job Duty CategoryProcessing of Deposits
Duty/Responsibility
Receive and verify validated deposits from multiple users including Area Accountants, FM Accounting Technicians, CSURF , etc.
Communicate with employees across campus and external customers to resolve discrepancies as they arise and work to resolve issues. Evaluate deposits to ensure proper ownership.
Create deposit documents in Kuali based on information received for deposit.
Log deposits into tracking workbook to include all pertinent information related to the deposit.
Submit deposits to the Cashier's office in a timeframe that meets established CSU guidelines.
Submit Accruals for both services and deposits
Request appropriate backup for deposits
Percentage Of Time10%
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Clearly document job duties you have performed that relate to minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and essential job duties in theWork Experiencesection on the application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.
Clearly outline dates of employment and hours worked per week for each employment experience listed in theWork Experiencesection of the Application so that Human Resources can calculate full-time work experience. Please note: Part-time experience will be calculated to determine the full-time equivalent.
TheWork Experienceis the only document that will be utilized to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met.The Application is considered to be the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification requirements.
Applicants may redact information from this initial application that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS
If an Application is considered "Incomplete", the Application will be removed from consideration for the position.
An Application is incomplete if no current/ previous employment is included in theWork Experiencesection of the Application.
An Application is incomplete if "see resume" (or something similar) is noted, or previous employment does not contain job duties for every position in theWork Experiencesection of the Application.
Positions requiring a degree or if using education as a substitution for work experience (e.g.: Associate or Bachelor's) transcripts are required in order to verify receipt of the required degree or coursework. If official or unofficial transcripts are not supplied at the time of application, the Application is incomplete.
RESUMES
When a resume is listed as a required document, it may be used in the comparative analysis/ evaluation process to determine the candidates that most closely meet the qualifications of the position. This process occurs after an application has passed the minimum qualifications screening.
Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application; however, some positions may still require a resume as a component for complete application materials.
Please see theRequired Documentssection of the posting.
NOTES
Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
The selection process for State Classified positions may include an exam(s) and interview(s) whichrequirecandidates to physically appear (at the CSU campus in Fort Collins, CO) at the candidates' own expense.
Pertinent updates to your Application status can be obtained by logging into your application account athttps://jobs.colostate.edu
All status updates for this position will be sent via email fromhuman.resources@colostate.edu,hr_ta@colostate.edu, OR the TA Team Member facilitating the search process. In addition to your Inbox, remember to check the Deleted and Junk folders for these important communications.
FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO :
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.
Department Contact Information
Human Resources - Talent Acquisition Team, athr_ta@colostate.eduor call (970) 491- MyHR(6947).
Please check the Help link online athttps://jobs.colostate.edu/help/for assistance on your application or for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
All other inquiries should be directed to the Colorado State University Human Resources Office atHRServiceCenter@colostate.eduor (970) 491- MyHR(6947).
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
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.
Employment and Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.
Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available atwww.colorado.gov/spb.
A standard appeal form is available at:www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Are you willing and able to submit to a pre-employment background check?
Yes
No
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The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. The department will not sponsor a visa for this position. Will you be legally authorized to work by the proposed start date?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Unofficial Transcripts
