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The Department of Clinical Sciences (DCS) mission is to assure the health and productivity of animals to meet societal needs through high quality educational programs for professional veterinary medical students, graduate veterinarians, and the public through a faculty and veterinary medical center of excellence, and to advance and disseminate comparative biomedical knowledge in an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Department of Clinical Sciences (DCS) seeks a detail-oriented and service-driven Accounting & Finance Coordinator to support the day-to-day financial operations of the department and its programs. This position is responsible for processing, tracking, and reconciling financial transactions; ensuring compliance with university, state, and sponsor policies; and providing guidance to faculty, staff, and students on routine fiscal procedures. Core responsibilities include account monitoring, expense review, payroll and staffing sheet updates, and preparing standard financial reports.

The coordinator will work closely with the Business Operations, Finance & Strategy Administrator, FACC, the Clinical Sciences Assistant Manager, Business Operations, and collaborate with the department business office team to ensure accurate and timely financial processes. This position requires knowledge of university fiscal policies and procedures, attention to detail, and the ability to resolve routine financial questions and issues.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; The department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

This position is a full-time, temporary appointment, based on the CSU Fort Collins campus, with the potential for flexible work arrangements including hybrid office/remote work. (1-year term but up to 3-year term based on funding and performance.)

A signing bonus and moving expenses may be available for the successful candidate at the time of offer.

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.