Grant Accountant - Public Health Finance (Hybrid)

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is seeking an Accountant II in Denver. The role supports the Accounting Unit with grants management, reconciliation, and general accounting, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with GASB standards.

You will handle CORE transactions, grant setup, reporting, and year-end closing. Required: 6+ years of accounting or related experience; CPA counts for experience. Hybrid work with Colorado residency.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of professional accounting and/or grant management experience.
• Experience with state or local government and government financial systems.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis; ability to use pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity of financial data in CORE; process and approve transactions.
• Set up grant awards and programs; track budgets and reporting.
• Prepare and interpret monthly/quarterly/annual cost invoices and financial statements.
• Reconcile general and grant ledgers; assist with reconciliations.
• Support fiscal year-end closing activities and adherence to policies.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to detail

Excel data analysis

Grant management

Education

Accounting/Finance education with 27 accounting hours

CPA licensure (preferred)

Tools

CORE financial system

Job description

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is seeking an Accountant II in Denver. The role supports the Accounting Unit with grants management, reconciliation, and general accounting, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with GASB standards.

You will handle CORE transactions, grant setup, reporting, and year-end closing. Required: 6+ years of accounting or related experience; CPA counts for experience. Hybrid work with Colorado residency.