Accounting Technician I

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

8d • $20 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Services Division (FSD) of Denver Human Services is seeking an experienced individual to serve as an Accounting Technician I. The Accounting Technician I works closely with stakeholders in DHS’s Financial Services Division (FSD) and other DHS divisions to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Three (3) years of clerical experience, which includes One (1) year of experience performing financial recordkeeping.
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
• Must be versatile and able to handle changing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving abilities
• Experience handling conflict resolution with diplomacy and tact
• Critical thinking skills
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in processing a high volume of accounts payable invoices and other payment requests with accuracy
• Proficiency with Workday, Salesforce and Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
• Previous work in Human Services or within a government agency
• Confident with using computers and learning new software systems
• Ability to work independently under strict time constraints

Responsibilities

• Responsible for verifying backup documentation associated with gift card issuance requests for accuracy, completeness and appropriate approval authority.
• Communicating with fellow employees to resolve discrepancies and obtain missing documentation.
• Processing of approved gift card requests to include preparation and distribution of physical gift cards and issuance of electronic gift cards.
• Reconciling issued gift cards and updating databases of gift card inventory.
• Responsible for maintaining the security of physical gift cards on site.
• Responsible for verifying backup documentation associated with bus ticket issuance requests for accuracy, completeness and appropriate approval authority.
• Processing of approved bus ticket requests to include preparation and distribution of physical bus tickets and passes.
• Reconciling issued bus tickets and updating databases of bus ticket inventory.
• Responsible for maintaining the security of physical bus tickets on site.
• Responsible for verifying backup documentation associated with emergency check issuance requests for accuracy, completeness and appropriate approval authority.
• Creation of new supplier records in Workday for all new vendors.
• Inputting check requests into Workday for issuance by Denver’s Controller’s Office.
• Researching past issuance of checks as needed.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of written procedures and internal audit documents regarding the emergency payment, gift card and RTD ticket processes.
• Assist with traditional accounts payable duties as needed by reviewing a high volume of vendor invoices to ensure amounts are correctly billed, goods and services have been received, and appropriate approvals have been given.
• Process approved invoices in a timely manner.
• Use a variety of data sources (state systems, city systems, databases) to assist with the reviewing and tracking of work products.
• Identify areas for process improvement and make recommendations.
• Assist the Payment Services team supervisor and other managers as needed with ad hoc reports, data requests, or other projects.
• Train other employees on these functions to ensure adequate coverage and fulfill other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED