Job Description

About Our Job

The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed at a city site and/or in the field , and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible because this posting may close without advanced notice.

At the Department of Housing Stability, we are committed to support Denver residents as healthy, housed and connected. We invest resources, create policy, and partner with various organizations to help keep residents in the homes that they already live in, quickly resolve an experience of homelessness, and connect residents to new housing opportunities. To support these efforts, the department helps to:

Stabilize residents at risk of involuntary displacement and connect residents to housing resources such as home repairs, rent and utility assistance, and legal support. This work is led by our Homelessness Resolution and Housing Stability Division.

Support persons experiencing homelessness by connecting them to housing, shelter, and other services to get stabilized quickly. This work is led by our Homelessness Resolution and Housing Stability Division.

Create and preserve existing affordable housing and connect residents at any income level to new housing opportunities through programs such as down payment assistance or counseling services. This work is led by our Housing Opportunity Division.

Support financial services, contracting and procurement, data analysis and strategic planning, administrative resources, and communications across the housing continuum. This work is led by our Operations Division.

We are currently seeking a proactive and service-oriented Staff Accountant. This position will provide you with the opportunity to work for an agency that thrives on innovation, overcoming challenges, and process improvement. The ideal Staff Accountant is a forward thinker with experience in accounting to include attention to detail, good communication skills, and exceptional time management.

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for:

Reconciling financial systems and data to support ongoing business operations and periodic accounting activities

Reviewing requisitions for accuracy and completeness and ensure compliance with policy and procedure, conferring with division representatives, and modifying requisitions as necessary

Processing and reconciling a wide variety of accounting documents such as invoices, departmental billings, employee reimbursements, cash receipts, vendor statements, and journal vouchers

Reviewing and coding financial information

Preparing and processing documents to disburse funds

Making deposits and preparing reports.

Compiling and reviewing information for accuracy and maintaining records

Other duties as assigned

About You

Our Ideal Staff Accountant will have some or all the following skills and experience:

2- 3 years public accounting experience preferred

Knowledge of financial principles and accounting terminology

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, intermediate experience with Excel, and other accounting systems

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Works collaboratively with others and takes initiative

Workday and Salesforce experience is a plus

Passion for supporting the community

We realize your time is valuable, so please do not apply unless you meet the following required minimum qualifications:

Education Requirement: Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Experience Requirement: None

Education & Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted

Licensure: None

About Everything Else

Job Profile CV2050 Accountant Staff

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Position Type Unlimited

Position Salary Range $50,000.00 - $82,500.00

Starting Pay Based on experience and education

Agency Department of Housing Stability

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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