Accountant II.

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement benefits

Health plans

Paid leave

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment is seeking an Accountant II to join the Finance Division in a hybrid work setting. The role includes accounting and payroll activities, journal entries, asset management, and financial reporting to support state programs and audits.

This posting requires six years of relevant experience or a related education/experience mix; residency is limited to Colorado. The department offers strong retirement benefits, health plans, paid leave, and other

Qualifications

• Six years of relevant accounting experience.
• Combination of related education (27 semester hours in accounting) and/or relevant experience equal to six years.
• Current, valid licensure as a

Responsibilities

• Recording and/or entry of cross functional accounting transactions.
• Approves general ledger accounting and/or payroll activities and reconciliations for General Financial Accounting and Grant Program Accounting including Cash, Federal, and State Grants.
• Reviews and creates journal entries.
• Reviews, coordinates, and corrects CDLE quarterly and year-end diagnostic reporting to the State Controller’s Office;
• Reviews and makes entries to manage and maintain CDLE’s fixed assets and capital assets,
• Process transactions for all general accounting and some grant program expenditure, revenue, asset and liability accounts.
• Reallocation of various shared and direct costs to various CDLE Divisions.
• General entering or approval of ITI/ITA transactions.
• Compiles and submits monthly, quarterly and annual reporting in a timely manner.
• This position supports Divisions and Offices with general accounting, Budget, Procurement, Payroll, Bank and grant program accounting needs across departments, State Agencies, stakeholders and partners.
• The position will monitor and report general accounting and some grant program fund allocations to ensure that the Grant Program Accountants have the most current information for decision making.
• This position provides accounting records and transactions to assure conformance to all applicable Federal, State, and Local rules and regulations.
• This position may process lease payments
• Encumbrance modification and Procurement Contracting Services support and collaboration
• Performs accounting for state and federal fiscal year-end closing activities and other related general accounting duties including Audits.
• Fixed Asset accounting including the use of FAs, depreciation expense, accumulated depreciation, additions, deletions and related schedules.
• Written checklists, policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Six years experience

Education

27 semester hours in accounting

Education + experience equals six years

Job description

Department Information

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLY

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5:00 PM ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

This position is Hybrid and will be required to report to the identified office location as required by the supervisor. The Department of Labor and Employment keeps Colorado strong and competitive. We connect workers with great jobs and assist those who have been injured on the job. We help people who are unemployed through no fault of their own by providing temporary wage replacement and we ensure fair labor practices. We provide an up-to-date and accurate picture of the economy that helps in decision making. And we protect the workplace – and Colorado communities – with a variety of consumer protection and safety programs.

Department Information

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLY

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5:00 PM ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

This position is Hybrid and will be required to report to the identified office location as required by the supervisor.

The Department of Labor and Employment keeps Colorado strong and competitive. We connect workers with great jobs and assist those who have been injured on the job. We help people who are unemployed through no fault of their own by providing temporary wage replacement and we ensure fair labor practices. We provide an up-to-date and accurate picture of the economy that helps in decision making. And we protect the workplace – and Colorado communities – with a variety of consumer protection and safety programs. This is a values-driven organization, committed to accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect. We believe in outstanding customer service, an inclusive culture, continued process improvement and in our role as a trusted and strategic partner. Recognizing that knowledgeable employees drive our success, we are seeking dedicated individuals who exhibit our shared values and our passion for quality and excellence in all we do. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer excellent benefits :

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• MotivateMe employee wellness program
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces
• RTD EcoPass Commuter Program
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

Our agency website: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
CDLE has implemented a pilot program on March 1st, 2022 which will award Disability Hiring Preference Points similar to the Veterans’ Preference Points program. During your application process you will be asked if you would like to be considered for either of these programs for additional points in the hiring process. To learn more about Disability Hiring Preference and what will be required to participate, please visit our website: https://sites.google.com/state.co.us/disability-hiring-preference/home

PLEASE NOTE: With the beginning of this program, CDLE will no longer accept attachments of any kind with applications. Please be as thorough as possible in documenting your education and work history in the application system. Attachments will not be accepted or considered during any phase of the hiring process including minimum qualification screening, comparative analysis, or interviews.

Description Of Job

The salary range for this posting is:

HOURLY

$31.52 - $40.97

BIWEEKLY

$2,521.38 - $3,277.38

MONTHLY

$5,463.00 - $7,101.00

Duties

The Accountant II completes accounting and payroll (if applicable) activities to help ensure that financial activities performed are recorded accurately and timely to most effectively support the financial needs of the Finance Division and other Divisions as assigned by the Supervisor, Controller and/or the Deputy Controller. This position’s duties in the Accountant series includes but is not limited to:

• Recording and/or entry of cross functional accounting transactions
• Approves general ledger accounting and/or payroll activities and reconciliations for General Financial Accounting and Grant Program Accounting including Cash, Federal, and State Grants
• Reviews and creates journal entries
• Reviews, coordinates, and corrects CDLE quarterly and year-end diagnostic reporting to the State Controller’s Office;
• Reviews and makes entries to manage and maintain CDLE’s fixed assets and capital assets,
• Process transactions for all general accounting and some grant program expenditure, revenue, asset and liability accounts.
• Reallocation of various shared and direct costs to various CDLE Divisions.
• General entering or approval of ITI/ITA transactions.
• Compiles and submits monthly, quarterly and annual reporting in a timely manner.
• This position supports Divisions and Offices with general accounting, Budget, Procurement, Payroll, Bank and grant program accounting needs across departments, State Agencies, stakeholders and partners.
• The position will monitor and report general accounting and some grant program fund allocations to ensure that the Grant Program Accountants have the most current information for decision making.
• This position provides accounting records and transactions to assure conformance to all applicable Federal, State, and Local rules and regulations.
• This position may process lease payments
• Encumbrance modification and Procurement Contracting Services support and collaboration
• Performs accounting for state and federal fiscal year-end closing activities and other related general accounting duties including Audits.
• Fixed Asset accounting including the use of FAs, depreciation expense, accumulated depreciation, additions, deletions and related schedules.
• Written checklists, policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Residency Requirement

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description

H8A2XX Accountant II

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only

Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

Or

Education And Experience

A combination of related education (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years

Current, valid licensure as a