Accounting and Payroll Specialist

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Generous paid time off

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Job summary

A mission-driven organization in Colorado is looking for an Accounting and Payroll Specialist. This role involves processing accounts payable and bi-weekly payroll while upholding high-quality work standards and problem-solving. Candidates should have a strong commitment to community impacts and be eager to develop their skills in a supportive environment. The organization offers a hybrid work model, excellent benefits, and a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Willingness to develop skills in a mission-based organization.
• Strong commitment to making a positive difference in communities.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and bi-weekly payroll.
• Perform other accounting and bookkeeping duties.

Skills

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

Integrity

Time management

Job description

About Colorado Housing and Finance Authority

CHFA invests in affordable homeownership, the development and preservation of affordable rental housing, helps small- and medium-sized businesses access capital, and supports local communities and mission-aligned nonprofits through technical assistance and philanthropic investment. Over the past 50 years, CHFA has invested more than $35 billion into Colorado’s economy.

These resources have helped:

• 197,896 households attend homebuyer education classes held statewide.
• 82,597 affordable rental housing units be developed or preserved.
• 8,945 businesses access capital to support 88,340 jobs.

CHFA is a mission-based organization guided by its vision that everyone in Colorado will have the opportunity for housing stability and economic prosperity.

When you join CHFA you can expect:

• A leadership team that strives to make this the best place you've ever worked.
• A focus on supporting employees’ mental, physical, and financial well‑being.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A highly engaged workforce devoted to innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• A reputation for excellence, as evidenced by ranking 13th nationally in the Small and Medium‑sized category in the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™.

What you will contribute as an Accounting and Payroll Specialist

• A willingness to develop your skills and expertise while working for a mission‑based organization.
• An enthusiasm for problem‑solving and strategic thinking.
• A strong commitment to making a positive difference in communities across the state.
• A sense of pride in creating high‑quality work with a sense of integrity.
• A capability to prioritize your work to adhere to deliverables and timelines amid competing priorities.
• An eagerness to foster and maintain strong relationships with owners, management agents, and team members.

Benefits

• Hybrid work – CHFA understands the value of human relationships and operates as a face‑to‑face culture while also offering the benefit of remote work and a flexible schedule.
• Ongoing wellness and learning opportunities.
• A culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with very low rates.
• Generous paid time off, including paid volunteer time, holidays, and other leave programs.
• Up to a 5 percent match, vested immediately, on 401(k) contributions.
• Up to 12 weeks of Paid Family and Medical Leave at 90 percent pay.
• An extensive Employee Assistance Program that provides personalized care options for your whole household.
• Ample opportunities to learn, develop, and grow with opportunity for career and leadership development programs, job shadowing, a mentor program, and tuition reimbursement.

Responsibilities

The Accounting and Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing accounts payable and bi‑weekly payroll, in addition to other accounting and bookkeeping duties, and will report to the Manager, Accounting Operations.

EEO Statement

With respect to its programs, services, activities, and employment practices, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 years and over, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Requests for reasonable accommodation, the provision of auxiliary aids, or any complaints alleging violation of this nondiscrimination policy should be directed to the Nondiscrimination Coordinator, 1.800.877.2432, TDD/TTY 800.659.2656, CHFA, 1981 Blake Street, Denver, Colorado 80202-1272, available weekdays 8:00am to 5:00pm.