Contracts Finance and Accounting Specialist (Finance and Accounting Principal Professional)

Contracts Finance and Accounting Specialist (Finance and Accounting Principal Professional) Description University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department: Emergency Medicine Job Title: Contracts Finance and Accounting Specialist (Finance and Accounting Principal Professional) Position #: 00824466 - Requisition #: 39395 Job Summary: Key Responsibilities Financial Analysis, Accounting & Reporting - 40% Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. Ensure accuracy and timelines of financial reporting in compliance with University and State policies and guidelines. Provide financial guidance and recommendations to leadership to support strategic decision-making. Review and monitor all departmental accounts for valid and allowable expenditures. Responsible for maintaining flow of accounting transactions. Ensure financial transactions comply with institutional policies and federal guidelines. Investigate discrepancies and resolve issues related to account activity. Maintain documentation and audit trails for all financial transactions. Contract Development and Management - 40% Serves as the Subject Matter Expert in contracts development and management and responsible for articulating complex contract issues and communicates effectively to diverse stakeholders including faculty, staff and leadership (Chair and Vice Chair for Finance and Administration). Responsible for working with CU Medicine and other funding agencies for the creation and management of external contracts.