Public Health AP Accountant

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Colorado PERA retirement options

Optional 401(k)/457 retirement plans

Employer-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment seeks an Accountant I to support financial accounting and reporting. You will assist accounts payable processing and approvals, maintain general ledger, and apply GASB standards under department policies.

The role supports divisions across the agency with guidance for document approval and cost recovery analysis, contributing to accurate financial stewardship for the state.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional accounts payable experience or a four-year combination of accounting education and related experience.
• Current CPA licensure may substitute for four years of education.
• Residency in Colorado required.

Responsibilities

• Accounts payable processing and approvals.
• Accounts payable reconciliation.
• Prepare general ledger entries and cost recovery calculations.

Skills

Accounts payable

General ledger

Financial analysis

Education

Accounting coursework or degree

CPA licensure substitute for education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/GL software

Job description

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment seeks an Accountant I to support financial accounting and reporting. You will assist accounts payable processing and approvals, maintain general ledger, and apply GASB standards under department policies.

The role supports divisions across the agency with guidance for document approval and cost recovery analysis, contributing to accurate financial stewardship for the state.