Accounts Payable Accountant
About The Position
This position exists to provide financial accounting and reporting services in support of the mission of CDPHE. The services provided include: accounts payable processing and approvals, general ledger, indirect cost recovery assessment, reporting and analysis, enforcement of the state and federal fiscal rules and regulations, department policies and procedures and application of accounting standards as set forth by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). This position supports the accounts payable staff of all divisions of the department, providing guidance and document approval throughout.
Requirements
- Four (4) years of relevant experience in professional accounts payable accounting experience.
- A combination of related education in Accounting (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) and/or relevant experience in professional accounts payable accounting experience equal to four (4) years.
- Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for four (4) years of education.
- Must substantiate minimum qualifications when filling out the Work Experience section of the application.
- Part-time work will be prorated when determining whether minimum qualifications are met.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant State Experience
- Experience in accounts payable processing
- General ledger reconciliation experience
- Strong conceptual knowledge of theory, principles and practices of Accounting
- Knowledge of Governmental Account Standards Board (GASB)
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced deadline oriented environment
- Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel including ability to do pivot tables and data analysis
Responsibilities
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Payable Reconciliation
Benefits
- Medical and dental plans
- Colorado PERA retirement options, including defined benefit plan or defined contribution plan
- Optional 401(K) and 457 retirement plans
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Potential flexible working arrangements
- 11 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off
- Free parking and access to RTD bus lines
- Tuition assistance
- Employee wellness programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Career opportunities throughout Colorado state government
- Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
