Jr. Asset Accountant

Position Summary

This position exists to assist the Fixed Asset Accountant and Associate Manager of Accounting Services in asset related activity making sure to monitor record track depreciate and safeguard the Universitys fixed assets and bonds. Additionally it is responsible for analyzing lease agreements related to GASB 87 lessees by following prescribed processes that follow GAAP and GASB standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

50%: Prepare & record Journal Entries in Workday & Core including but not limited to:

• GASB 87 lessee entries in workday; for payments initial recognition interest current non-currentliabilityand amortization

• Cashdrawfromstatefor capital projects

• Monthly bond entriesfor;accruals interest subsidy amortization cash deposits cash draws and cash transfers.

• Quarterly bond entries; restricted cash swap valuation

• Monthly entries to correct capital projects with missing or incorrect work tags

• Record GASB 96 entries in workday prepared byfixed asset accountant

• Record GASB87 entries for lessorspreparedby fixed asset accountant

30%:

• Make determinations ofwhat is a GASB 87 lease or ashort termleasecalculate present valuesaswell as trackaccording to procedures in alignment withall leases according to GASB87.

• Maintain the GASB87schedules in both Workday and Excel.

• Reconcile the cash account in the plant funds for all bond and capital projects monthly.

• Reconcile Construction in Progress and retainage accounts

• Send work orders received from AHEC to the concerned departments for their approval and proper account coding verify the signor isauthorizedandverify that the account used iscorrectand then route foradditionalapprovals.

15%:

• Approve invoices andpurchase orderdocuments for capital projects or bonds ensuring the correctworktagsare used andthe payments are in alignment with the respective projects.

• Submitsall bonds and notes payable payments for principal and intereston time and inalignmentwiththe related debt documents.

• Assistwith calculation and preparation ofthe State exhibits for fixed assets and bondsquarterly.

5%:

• Serve as back up to the Fixed Asset Accountant with respect to reconciliations invoice approvalsjournal entries data extraction etc.

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelorsdegree in Accounting or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience may replacedegree.

• ProficientExcel Skillswith working knowledge of Pivot tables or similar

• Ability to interact with internal departments and external stakeholders

• Experience with reconciliations.

• Experience in a fast-paced environment that would haveexceptional organizational skills and managing multiple deadlines

Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Higher Education

• Minimum 1 year ofprofessionalexperience inAccounting.

• Professional experience working in Workday Finance or a related ERP

Schedule Information
Full-time40 hoursper week
Not Exempt from Overtime (AN)
Days of the Week: Monday Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Evenings and Weekend Work: as required. Overtime eligible
Schedule: Hybrid schedule requiring 2 weeks of in person training with the flexibility of remote work opportunities (subject to supervisor approval). Employee must reside in Colorado.
Travel: Rarely

Salary for Announcement

Under Colorado law MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience skills knowledge abilities education licensure and certifications analysis of internal equity and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The anticipated hiring range is $41626-$60174.

This position is paid monthly and is eligible for MSU Denver benefits.

Instructions to Apply

For full consideration please submit the following documents:

Resume
Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
Professional references and their contact information will be requested from the finalist/s. At least one reference provided must be a supervisor (either current or former).

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Deadline

Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received by June 15th 2026.