Jr. Asset Accountant

Jr. Asset Accountant

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Department
Office of the Controller

Position Summary
This position exists to assist the Fixed Asset Accountant and Associate Manager of Accounting Services in asset related activity making sure to monitor, record, track, depreciate, and safeguard the University's fixed assets and bonds. Additionally, it is responsible for analyzing lease agreements related to GASB 87 lessees by following prescribed processes that follow GAAP and GASB standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

50%: Prepare & record Journal Entries in Workday & Core including but not limited to: GASB 87 lessee entries in workday; for payments, initial recognition, interest, current non-current liability and amortization; Cash draw from state for capital projects; Monthly bond entries for; accruals, interest subsidy, amortization, cash deposits, cash draws and cash transfers; Quarterly bond entries; restricted cash, swap valuation; Monthly entries to correct capital projects with missing or incorrect work tags; Record GASB 96 entries in workday prepared by fixed asset accountant; Record GASB 87 entries for lessors prepared by fixed asset accountant

30%: Make determinations of what is a GASB 87 lease or a short term lease, calculate present values, as well as track according to procedures in alignment with all leases according to GASB 87. Maintain the GASB 87 schedules in both Workday and Excel. Reconcile the cash account in the plant funds for all bond and capital projects monthly. Reconcile Construction in Progress and retainage accounts. Send work orders received from AHEC to the concerned departments for their approval and proper account coding, verify the signor is authorized and verify that the account used is correct and then route for additional approvals.

15%: Approve invoices and purchase order documents for capital projects or bonds, ensuring the correct worktags are used, and the payments are in alignment with the respective projects. Submits all bonds and notes payable payments for principal and interest on time and in alignment with the related debt documents. Assist with calculation and preparation of the State exhibits for fixed assets and bonds quarterly.

5%: Serve as back up to the Fixed Asset Accountant with respect to reconciliations, invoice approvals, journal entries, data extraction, etc. Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience may replace degree. Proficient Excel Skills with working knowledge of Pivot tables or similar. Ability to interact with internal departments and external stakeholders. Experience with reconciliations. Experience in a fast-paced environment that would have required exceptional organizational skills and managing multiple deadlines

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Higher Education. Minimum 1 year of professional experience in Accounting. Professional experience working in Workday Finance or a related ERP