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Asset Management Accountant - Temporary

Position Number: 6987895
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Asset Management Accountant - Temporary

Requisition Number: 70520
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Temporary Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 11-Mar-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Campus Controller's office at CU Boulder welcomes applications for the temporary position of Asset Management Accountant! The University of Colorado Boulder is a Tier One, nationally competitive research university with a $2.00B annual operating budget. The University is focused on cultivating its instruction and research, increasing its innovative impact at the national and international level through collaboration, transformation, and leadership. The Campus Controller's Office (CCO) provides critical support to the mission by ensuring fiscal responsibility, accurate financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations, policies/procedures, and contract requirements. Research Financial Services (RFS) within the CCO ensures proper management and financial oversight for sponsored projects. RFS prepares financial reports and invoices, manages all revenue cycle activities for the research enterprise, coordinates financial closeouts, and works directly with the Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG) to coordinate information for post award activities. RFS works closely with campus partners to manage all aspects of the financial post award lifecycle including award setup, invoicing, revenue management, compliance monitoring, and closeout.The Debt & Asset Management Unit exists to assure proper accounting for debt, capital construction, capital equipment and consumable/retail inventories for the University of Colorado at Boulder (UCB). This unit provides consulting, training, and mentoring regarding debt and asset management to campus personnel on the use of the finance systems and the business processes associated therewith, including departmental roles and responsibilities. They assist campus partners in facilitating accounting management and control of fiscal operations and resources.This position exists to control new acquisition of capital equipment by campus departments by reviewing and verifying purchasing documents; contacting departments; correcting improper accounting codes; creating tracking and uploading files; reconciling transactions to department files and assigning tags and coordinating the tagging of new equipment. The lifecycle of campus equipment is ultimately managed by this position to ensure correct policies, procedures, accounting, and financial reporting.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Campus Controller's Office maintains and supports the university's fiscal responsibility through accurate financial accounting and reporting and in compliance with laws, regulations, policies/procedures and contract requirements for sponsored projects. We provide oversight, assistance and training in financial stewardship for the campus.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

New Purchase Gatekeeper and Data Entry of Capital Tags into PeopleSoft Asset Management (PSAM)

Collect new acquisition capital equipment information by keeping documents of Purchase Orders, Journal Entries and obtaining information from departments, PeopleSoft purchasing systems, and staying in contact with departmental property managers.
Consistent and accurate entry of a large volume of capital assets into PSAM each month and the tracking of fabrication transactions each month.

Review and Approve Sponsored Research Capital Equipment JE's

Review and approve Journal Entries for account code 810XXX on sponsored research speedtypes for allowability. Check to ensure Journal Entries are necessary and allowable under capital equipment guidelines and policies. RFS and Closeout route these JE's to this position for approval within PeopleSoft.

Equipment Fabrication Tracking and Booking

Work with departments on setting up new fabrications and make additions to fabrications. Create fabrication tag numbers and set fabrication speedtypes.
Monitor expenses that are charged to the fabrication expense account code. When a fabrication is complete, work with the department to make sure all the expense are complete, accurate and in the correct account code.
Reconcile fabrication cost then enter the fabrication into PSAM and create the necessary Journal Entry for the fabrication.

Work Closely with RFS and Closeout Groups

Work with RFS on any capital equipment problems or questions that they may have. Work with the Closeout group in the Closeout process of awards to ensure that Fabrications are completed before the award is closed out and all capital related expenses are taken care of before the final report is sent to the sponsor and the speedtypes are closed.

Coordination with Property Services and Equipment Disposal

Work closely with Property Services on the disposal of equipment. This includes accessing their system and reviewing (or monitoring) the reviewing of campus items being disposed through Property Services to ensure the completeness and accuracy of disposed equipment, that will then be disposed of in PSAM. Continue to coordinate with Property Services to find the most efficient way for campus partners to dispose and transfer their equipment.

Assist the Director of Accounting with Outsourcing Campus Inventory to the Chosen Vendor as they Operationalize the Inventory Software

What You Should Know

This position is anticipated to last one year with option to extend.

What We Can Offer

The pay range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

Be Statements

Be balanced. Be positive. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or closely related.
Minimum of 3+ years of progressive financial management or accounting experience.

Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

What You Will Need

Knowledge and experience working within financial systems, to include asset management and inventory.
Strong understanding of authoritative guidance surrounding asset management.
This position must be able to establish rapport and become a credible source of information and guidance for campus partners.
Proven ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems using existing policies and practices as a guide.
Attention to detail and the ability to recognize unusual situations, question them and provide alternative solutions.
The ability to prioritize and use sound judgment to meet deadlines and work independently. Analytical thinking and the ability to recognize and question unusual situations.
Ability to learn and use new software systems.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate with varying levels of authority and cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of or ability to learn GASB, GAAP, NACUBO accounting principles and guidelines.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by March 11, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Asset-Management-Accountant-Temporary/70520