Job Description Summary:

This Accountant III position monitors contracts where non-compliance with contract terms may result in unallowable costs, loss of corporate credibility, future funding, and audit findings for adherence to contract terms and conditions, policy, and proper financial reporting.

Participate in the annual audit and 990 tax return preparation. Interpret complex contractual terms and apply the appropriate accounting standards per the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Leads in the implementation of new accounting standards issued by FASB.

Prepares or assists in the preparation of various financial reports (internal and external), including, but not limited to, monthly/quarterly performance/financial reports and billings. Prepares and reviews internal and external financial reports, verifies and enters accounting transactions, and reconciles subsidiary records to final records. Cross-trains and provides backup for other accounting functions. Assists the Assistant Controller with various accounting projects. Reports to the Assistant Controller

Position Details:

Visa Sponsored Job:

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Job Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Position Type & Term:

Full time, Regular

Compensation Range:

Hiring Salary Range $87,818 - $109,772

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role.*

Application Notes

Job Location: Boulder, CO

Position Type & Term: Full-time, Regular

Job Type:  Hybrid (minimum of 3 days a week is required to be on-site)

Relocation Assistance: Not available for this position

Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position

Required Application Materials:

• Resume/CV

• Questionnaire - You will be asked to complete a questionnaire as part of your application. Please ensure you provide complete and thorough answers to all questions. Incomplete questionnaires will result in an incomplete application and may disqualify you from further consideration.

• How do your skills and experience align with the ones required for this role?

• What is your experience with sponsor/customer invoicing and accounts receivables? Please expand

• Do you have experience reading and interpreting contract terms and conditions, including federal grants and awards? Please expand

What You Will Do:

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining financial compliance by interpreting complex contractual terms into the appropriate accounting standards where non-compliance may result in unallowable costs, loss of corporate credibility, future funding, and audit findings.  Monitors assigned contracts by reviewing expenditures and verifying budgets.  Preparation and submission of sponsor/customer invoices, including reconciling, monitoring, and collections of  accounts receivables. Evaluate complex allocation methodology indirect cost collections for correct application and verify that all financial, and contractual requirements are met.  Communicates and interprets contractual requirements to all affected internal and external parties, including funding agencies as needed.

• Leads in the design, development and user training of UCAR financial reporting and automated financial system.  Instrumental in establishing controls and procedures for major contracts and independently initiates improvements.  Answers questions for internal and external auditors, provides explanations regarding complex accounting procedures, provides training to new administrators, advise, and inform Assistant Controller of changes needed in procedures as necessary.  Provides special financial and accounting analysis upon request, which utilizes accounting knowledge, knowledge of the accounting system, and knowledge of other reporting tools to assist in the analysis.

• Participation in the preparation of the UCAR annual audited financial statements, 990 tax return, and other audits as needed.  This includes coordinating with other departments, acting independently to initiate activities, exercising professional judgement, and communicating effectively with internal and external parties.

• Responsible for timely reporting o