Lead Asset Accountant
Colorado Anschutz, Aurora, CO, United States
Lead Asset Accountant
This Lead Asset Accountant position exists to assist the Business Analysis & Reporting unit specifically with capital asset and financed purchases accounting. This position will serve as a work lead by providing expert level guidance and direction to other team members and will supervise a Finance and Accounting professional and a student worker. The Business Analysis & Reporting unit within Financial Services is responsible for cost accounting, pooled interest earnings (PIE), long-term assets and liabilities, space functionalization, and State reporting. This exciting opportunity gives you the chance to:
Participate in professional development opportunities to grow your career.
Build relationships with other departmental staff, focused on understanding needs along with opportunities for improving processes.
Partner with other financial staff in developing key financial performance tools and share them with departmental stakeholders.
Participate in a complex organization involving sponsored research, instruction, clinical functions.
Become part of a department where inclusiveness and culture are valued.
We are looking for someone with positive energy, motivation, vision, and a desire for continuous learning, a strategic mind-set and forward-thinking, a belief that strong relationships are key to success, a can-do attitude, a focus on providing solutions based on the requirements and necessary outcomes of those whom we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
Capital Assets and Government Property 85%
Manage and perform the collection and data maintenance of capital assets including land, improvements, buildings, equipment, capital software, capital gift-in-kind, library materials, and collections in the PeopleSoft Asset Management system (PSAM).
Ensure capital assets are recorded in the general ledger and depreciated according to GAAP.
Oversee the capital asset tagging process.
Oversee and reconcile journal entries for items related to additions, disposals, corrections and depreciation based on the analysis of the PSAM system and related general ledger financial data.
Coordinate and oversee biennial inventory of capital equipment.
Ensure established university policies are followed for Capital Assets and Government Property.
Oversee various processes of disposing, transferring in/out, and trading in/out for capital assets.
Create, maintain, and lead trainings related to capital assets and government property for Pre/Post Award, Campus Departments, and Principal Investigators.
Financed Purchases Accounting 5%
Ensure that financed purchases are recorded in the general ledger and capitalized according to GAAP.
Maintain Financed Purchases tracking spreadsheet and process journal entries as necessary.
Reconcile Financed Purchases tracking spreadsheet to the general ledger.
Other 10%
Serve as work lead over the entry level accountant and/or student worker/s.
Responsible for assisting with fiscal year-end closing tasks, writing and/or reviewing procedures as necessary and making recommendations for new procedures and/or improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Work Location: Hybrid this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.
Why Join Us: We are seeking an energetic, positive, and forward-thinking individual to join our team. We are a fast-paced, deadline driven, and customer service focused office and are always looking for new ideas to manage our portfolio. A successful candidate for this position will be willing to be involved in visioning and implementing best practices, all while consistently providing support to our department partners and students. The Finance Office has an exceptional track record when it comes to employee satisfaction. Our team is very diverse and often described as friendly, supportive, and resourceful.
Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 15/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, business administration or a directly related field from an accredited institution with 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing.
Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
Three years of professional level accounting or finance experience.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience that includes analyzing data, determining its meaning and how it fits together in order to determine a course of action.
Experience with the administration and culture of an academic research institution.
Leadership experience within a management role or position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of accounting theories, principles, and practices of a university plant and reserve fund, government property, capital acquisitions, transfers, and disposal of assets as set forth by applicable authoritative organizations and agencies.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Government Accounting Standard Board.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Ability to keep an open mind for improving existing processes and procedures.
Ability to plan, organize, and meet deadlines, work under pressure, and organize multiple projects or tasks.
Able to follow through with ideas and commitments with limited supervision.
Ability to work with a large database including writing and modifying queries, creating tables, and importing and exporting data.
Ability to set and prioritize workload, identify short- and long-term goals and develop strategies to meet expectations.
Conditions of Employment:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
Questions should be directed to: Sean McBride sean.m.mcbride@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins: Screening begins on April 28, 2026.
Anticipated Pay Range: The starting hiring range for this position has been established as $64,336 - $75,624.
This Lead Asset Accountant position exists to assist the Business Analysis & Reporting unit specifically with capital asset and financed purchases accounting. This position will serve as a work lead by providing expert level guidance and direction to other team members and will supervise a Finance and Accounting professional and a student worker. The Business Analysis & Reporting unit within Financial Services is responsible for cost accounting, pooled interest earnings (PIE), long-term assets and liabilities, space functionalization, and State reporting. This exciting opportunity gives you the chance to:
Participate in professional development opportunities to grow your career.
Build relationships with other departmental staff, focused on understanding needs along with opportunities for improving processes.
Partner with other financial staff in developing key financial performance tools and share them with departmental stakeholders.
Participate in a complex organization involving sponsored research, instruction, clinical functions.
Become part of a department where inclusiveness and culture are valued.
We are looking for someone with positive energy, motivation, vision, and a desire for continuous learning, a strategic mind-set and forward-thinking, a belief that strong relationships are key to success, a can-do attitude, a focus on providing solutions based on the requirements and necessary outcomes of those whom we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
Capital Assets and Government Property 85%
Manage and perform the collection and data maintenance of capital assets including land, improvements, buildings, equipment, capital software, capital gift-in-kind, library materials, and collections in the PeopleSoft Asset Management system (PSAM).
Ensure capital assets are recorded in the general ledger and depreciated according to GAAP.
Oversee the capital asset tagging process.
Oversee and reconcile journal entries for items related to additions, disposals, corrections and depreciation based on the analysis of the PSAM system and related general ledger financial data.
Coordinate and oversee biennial inventory of capital equipment.
Ensure established university policies are followed for Capital Assets and Government Property.
Oversee various processes of disposing, transferring in/out, and trading in/out for capital assets.
Create, maintain, and lead trainings related to capital assets and government property for Pre/Post Award, Campus Departments, and Principal Investigators.
Financed Purchases Accounting 5%
Ensure that financed purchases are recorded in the general ledger and capitalized according to GAAP.
Maintain Financed Purchases tracking spreadsheet and process journal entries as necessary.
Reconcile Financed Purchases tracking spreadsheet to the general ledger.
Other 10%
Serve as work lead over the entry level accountant and/or student worker/s.
Responsible for assisting with fiscal year-end closing tasks, writing and/or reviewing procedures as necessary and making recommendations for new procedures and/or improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Work Location: Hybrid this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.
Why Join Us: We are seeking an energetic, positive, and forward-thinking individual to join our team. We are a fast-paced, deadline driven, and customer service focused office and are always looking for new ideas to manage our portfolio. A successful candidate for this position will be willing to be involved in visioning and implementing best practices, all while consistently providing support to our department partners and students. The Finance Office has an exceptional track record when it comes to employee satisfaction. Our team is very diverse and often described as friendly, supportive, and resourceful.
Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 15/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, business administration or a directly related field from an accredited institution with 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing.
Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
Three years of professional level accounting or finance experience.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience that includes analyzing data, determining its meaning and how it fits together in order to determine a course of action.
Experience with the administration and culture of an academic research institution.
Leadership experience within a management role or position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of accounting theories, principles, and practices of a university plant and reserve fund, government property, capital acquisitions, transfers, and disposal of assets as set forth by applicable authoritative organizations and agencies.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Government Accounting Standard Board.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Ability to keep an open mind for improving existing processes and procedures.
Ability to plan, organize, and meet deadlines, work under pressure, and organize multiple projects or tasks.
Able to follow through with ideas and commitments with limited supervision.
Ability to work with a large database including writing and modifying queries, creating tables, and importing and exporting data.
Ability to set and prioritize workload, identify short- and long-term goals and develop strategies to meet expectations.
Conditions of Employment:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
Questions should be directed to: Sean McBride sean.m.mcbride@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins: Screening begins on April 28, 2026.
Anticipated Pay Range: The starting hiring range for this position has been established as $64,336 - $75,624.