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Colorado State University

36-25 Financial Assistant

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Fort Collins, CO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $48K - $52K

💻 Finance

🗓️ August 28th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Colorado State University is hiring a 36-25 Financial Assistant. The role involves providing detailed and customer-focused financial support to multiple units within the Office of Engagement and Extension, including Operations, Administration, Learning, and the Colorado Water Center. The position manages purchasing card processes, travel reimbursements, accounts receivable and payable, and offers financial administrative support while maintaining communication with various stakeholders.

Highlights
  • Manage purchasing card (PCard) reallocations, ensure compliance with university procurement rules, and monitor activity.
  • Process pre-travel and post-travel reimbursements, serving as a resource for travel-related inquiries.
  • Handle daily revenue deposits and reconcile payments using Kuali Financial System.
  • Process vendor payments, set up new vendors and contractors, and support invoice and employee reimbursements.
  • Provide administrative financial support, monitor the finance shared inbox, and implement process improvements.
  • Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED plus two years of technical accounting experience, or college coursework with accounting focus.
  • Preferred skills include knowledge of accounting terminology, experience with accounting transactions, financial database systems (e.g., Kuali, WebFOCUS), and strong computer skills (MS Office, Adobe).
  • Compensation range is $48,000 to $52,000 annually, commensurate with experience and education.
  • Supports both on-campus and off-campus groups within the Office of Engagement and Extension, which includes multiple divisions and approximately 400 employees.
  • Position requires 40 hours per week with eligibility for some hybrid work, but a regular office presence is expected.