Senior Accountant

City and County of Denver; Webb (AL); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

457B plan

PTO + holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

The City and County of Denver is seeking a Senior Accountant within the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). This role focuses on reconciling complex accounting discrepancies, preparing detailed financial reports, and leading special financial projects.

The position supports comprehensive GAAP compliance and collaborative stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates bring governmental accounting experience and strong Workday proficiency, with the ability to work in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Three years of professional level accounting experience.
• Experience with Workday preferred.
• Governmental/nonprofit experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile complex discrepancies in journal entries and accounting transactions, guiding corrective actions.
• Prepare complex accounting reports, spreadsheets, and financial statements; research data and assist quarterly/annual reports.
• Conduct special projects on financial transactions; research accounting issues and produce supporting documents for management review.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain fiscal accountability.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve accounting issues.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Public service mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Workday

Job description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hiring range for this position is $68,773.00 - $84,000.00/year.

We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position you can expect to work three (3) days in office. For your in-office days, you can expect to work on-site at the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building (201 W. Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202).

Please note: Downtown parking expenses are the responsibility of the employee. We offer a flexible spending account option specifically for parking; if you elect this option, you can use pre-tax dollars for parking. We also offer a City-sponsored RTD EcoPass to all City employees– allowing the use of public transportation for free as a City Employee.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity

• DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets and people of the city with the greatest need. Through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.
• DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

The DOTI Revenue and Accounting Division’s mission is to provide timely, accurate, and insightful financial information to DOTI’s various stakeholders while ensuring compliance with relevant accounting principles, policies, and procedures. The DOTI Revenue and Accounting Division accounts for and reports on all DOTI's financial activity and manages year-end external audits. Key areas of focus include: revenue, accounts receivable, purchasing, accounts payable, debt, internal and external financial reporting, internal and external audit, cost accounting, internal control, process documentation & improvement, and data modeling & analysis. DOTI Revenue and Accounting Division is a dynamic environment that seeks innovative professionals to promote effective, efficient, and accountable government while maintaining the highest level of integrity.

Specifically, as the Senior Accountant, you will:

• Reconcile complex discrepancies with regard to journal and accounting transactions, reviews, research, and analyzes reporting errors, creates reports and compiles supporting documents for corrections within accounting systems, and guides management through corrective actions.
• Prepare complex accounting reports, spreadsheets, and financial statements, research and compile data, and assist with creating quarterly and annual reports.
• Conduct special projects about financial transactions, research and analyze accounting issues, perform financial calculations, and create reports and compile supporting documents for management review.
• Ensure compliance and maintain fiscal accountability about rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Work with stakeholders both internal and external to the City, respond to inquiries, provide increasingly more complex information and assistance about accounting information and transactions, and work with client groups to resolve issues.

• Perform routine and basic reconciliations of point-of-sale system identifying discrepancies and make corrections in the City’s financial system.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Assist as needed with agency project deadlines and reports with a team-based approach.

What You’ll Bring

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Governmental/nonprofit/grant/audit/public accounting experience.
• Proficient in accounting and reporting software and tools, including but not limited to Workday.
• Motivated self-starter with an exploratory mindset.
• Analytical with strong focus towards attention to detail.
• Ability to be adaptable to multitask and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Collaborative, public service, team-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of professional level accounting experience reconciling accounting discrepancies, analyzing expenditures, and preparing financial reports.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until October 4, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible, no later than October 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CV2021 Accountant Senior

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$68,773.00 - $113,476.00

Target Pay

$68,773.00 - $84,000.00/year

Agency

Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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