Accountant II

Financial Management & Reporting Collaborate closely with the Controller’s Office for an efficient close process and to produce accurate financial reporting. Prepare and process annual 1099 reporting, mailings, IRS filings, and any corrections. Assist with the AP 1042S reporting, filings, and any corrections. Manage supplier profiles in Workday according to NRAs tax status, ensuring accurate backup withholding. Reconciliation Monthly reconciliations of Cash Advances & Expense AR, AP Sub Ledgers, Refunds/Reprocessing Payments, Quarterly Alcohol Expense Report Review. Analyze account variances and generate financial reports. Perform account maintenance, recording entries and reconciling liability accounts. Reconcile AP Supplier Registrations in Sprintax, the Non-Resident Alien Tax Compliance System. Accounts Payable Operations Adhere to financial, procurement, and travel policies and recommend policy changes when warranted. Evaluate procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Vendor invoice review, processing, and reconciliation. Oversee payment transactions such as ACH, wire transfers, paper checks, and credit card(s); handle receivables of personal charges made in error on the One Card. Review unclaimed payments and follow the escheat process twice annually. Prepare correcting entries when errors are identified. Act as point of escalation for AP disputes and ensure timely remediation. Assist with the Virtual Card Payables Program and maintain the reconciliation file. Business Process Management Provide guidance on projects, process improvements, and workflow documentation. Develop measures and metrics to assess department-wide service levels, performance, and customer satisfaction. Analyze data to identify performance trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement. Verify campus requests are processed timely and accurately while adhering to procedures and fiscal rules. Recommend and implement scalable process optimization, resource efficiency, and automation opportunities. Support accounts payable function in compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures. Participate in Workday system testing to streamline operations and internal controls. Ensure 3‑way matching and prevent duplicate payments or fraudulent invoices. Year-End Close & Audit Manage AP for fiscal year‑end preparation of financial reports, accruals, schedules, and exhibits; collate and organize documentation per auditor requests. Assist with annual financial audits, research audits, PERA audits, and other audits; prepare audit schedules and respond to inquiries. Collaborate closely with external auditors during audit by preparing requested information and addressing inquiries related to A/P. Stakeholder Partnership and Shared Governance Ensure shared services functions meet or exceed user expectations and requirements. Actively develop campus collaboration through shared responsibility in positive outcomes for campus clients, shared services, and the Mines community. Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors. Provide guidance and training to the campus community on processes, forms, and rules related to all areas of financial management under the purview of the position. Salary and Benefits $70,760 – $79,200 annually based on education, training, experience, position scope, discretion, and market conditions. Flexible health and dental care options. 13 paid holidays per year – including a week‑long winter break for the entire campus. Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution. Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees; 50% discount for dependents). Free RTD Ecopass. Discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games. Access to the state‑of‑the‑art Recreation Center, including fitness classes, training, swimming pool, and equipment rentals. On‑campus daycare center available for employees. Equal Opportunity Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses. Reasonable Accommodation Requests We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 and their implementation rules and regulations. 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