Accountant III

Colorado Judicial Branch; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Judicial Branch in Denver seeks an Accountant III to perform professional accounting duties in a hybrid work environment at Ralph Carr Judicial Center. You will reconcile accounts, prepare fiscal year-end exhibits, and ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and Judicial Branch Fiscal Rules.

This role emphasizes training, mentoring staff, and providing financial reports to the Department Controller, vendors, and internal customers; you may supervise others and participate in hiring and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or closely related field and four years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience with GAAP, GASB, and government accounting standards.
• Strong analytical and training/mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial reports and prepare fiscal year-end exhibits.
• Reconcile accounts and ensure GAAP, GASB compliance and fiscal rules.
• Prepare special financial reports as requested and provide customer service to stakeholders.
• Assist with training materials, teaching classes, and supporting the Department Controller.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB standards

Financial analysis

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or closely related field

Tools

GAAP & GASB guidance

Financial reporting software

Job description

Job Code: R43331
Full Time Salary Range: $82,566.48 - $119,781.96

This posting may be used to create a Talent Pool. Talent Pools may be used for a period of 10 months after the closing date on a job posting.

Notice to Colorado Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

General Statement Of Duties:
Provides professional accounting work for the Colorado Judicial Department.

Distinguishing Factors:
The Accountant III classification is distinguished from the Accountant I and II classifications by the assignment of more complex accounting duties and responsibilities. In addition, this classification may act in a lead capacity by reviewing the work product of other staff, providing training, and mentoring other accounting unit staff.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

This is a General Accounting position. The position is hybrid, primary work location is Ralph Carr Judicial Center 1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists the Accountant IV and the Department Controller with analyzing financial reports, preparing fiscal year-end exhibits, reconciling accounts, developing training material, teaching classes, and writing fiscal rules.

Prepares, reviews, and/or approves accounting transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, Judicial Branch Fiscal Rules, statutory requirements, and other authoritative guidance. Such transactions may include, but are not limited to, disbursement of funds, receipt and deposit of funds, journal entries, and intra-governmental transfers.

Reviews and identifies accounting procedures and processes that need to be improved; researches appropriate resolutions; and provides recommendations to the Department Controller.

Prepares special financial reports as requested.

Provides phone, email, and in-person customer service to department personnel, vendors, and customers.

Attends meetings and trainings as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.

Supervisor Responsibilities:
Responsible for one's own work product and work performed within the accounting unit. Provides direct supervision, guidance, and assistance to others. Duties include scheduling and assigning of work, training in all facets of work, quality control, and decisions impacting the pay, status and tenure of others. Conducts performance appraisals, and provides input into and participates in discipline, dismissal, and hiring processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting or closely related field, such as finance, and four years of professional accounting experience.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to perform repetitive motions, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific