Hybrid Public Safety Accounting Technician III

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) is seeking an Accounting Technician III to provide essential accounting support to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC). The role involves handling travel and credit card expenses, managing AP/AR, and ensuring compliant financial processing.

Hybrid work arrangement with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality. Minimum qualifications include three years of accounting experience or equivalent education, plus advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Three years of technical accounting or bookkeeping experience or equivalent education.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Excel and general software tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC).
• Process travel and credit card expenses and ensure proper coding and reimbursements.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks and reconcile vendor payments.
• Review reimbursement requests from cooperators/contractors for proper authorization and accuracy.
• Cross-train to perform other duties within the DFPC Finance unit as needed.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Adobe

Google Suite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) is seeking an Accounting Technician III to provide essential accounting support to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC). The role involves handling travel and credit card expenses, managing AP/AR, and ensuring compliant financial processing.

Hybrid work arrangement with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality. Minimum qualifications include three years of accounting experience or equivalent education, plus advanced Excel skills.