Job Summary
JILA at CU Boulder invites applications for an Accountant of Financial Operations & Shops! This role provides financial management, transaction processing, reconciliation, and financial oversight supporting JILA’s research shops and broader financial operations. The position prepares and reviews financial transactions, billing, allocations, reconciliations, and expense documentation; supports accurate and compliant use of university funds; and contributes to financial reporting and process improvement. The position also provides routine back-up support for payroll and personnel processing in coordination with the JILA Finance Manager and Payroll, Visa & Personnel Liaison.
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
JILA is a joint institute of the University of Colorado Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) located on the beautiful CU Boulder main campus at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Led by the roughly 30 research Fellows, JILA supports eclectic and innovative research programs that foster creative collaborations. The wide-ranging interests of our scientists have made JILA one of the nation's leading physical sciences research institutes. JILA has a total annual budget of $50 million, with 297 members (including faculty, staff, students, and postdoctoral researchers).
JILA offers a uniquely collaborative and mission-driven environment. The institute has a strong culture of intellectual curiosity, community, and inclusiveness, which provides a meaningful and engaging workplace.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
JILA Shops Financial Management
JILA at CU Boulder invites applications for an Accountant of Financial Operations & Shops! This role provides financial management, transaction processing, reconciliation, and financial oversight supporting JILA’s research shops and broader financial operations. The position prepares and reviews financial transactions, billing, allocations, reconciliations, and expense documentation; supports accurate and compliant use of university funds; and contributes to financial reporting and process improvement. The position also provides routine back-up support for payroll and personnel processing in coordination with the JILA Finance Manager and Payroll, Visa & Personnel Liaison.
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
JILA is a joint institute of the University of Colorado Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) located on the beautiful CU Boulder main campus at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Led by the roughly 30 research Fellows, JILA supports eclectic and innovative research programs that foster creative collaborations. The wide-ranging interests of our scientists have made JILA one of the nation's leading physical sciences research institutes. JILA has a total annual budget of $50 million, with 297 members (including faculty, staff, students, and postdoctoral researchers).
JILA offers a uniquely collaborative and mission-driven environment. The institute has a strong culture of intellectual curiosity, community, and inclusiveness, which provides a meaningful and engaging workplace.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
JILA Shops Financial Management
- Prepare biweekly and monthly Shops reports supporting cost allocation to sponsored research and other JILA/CU/NIST speedtypes.