Financial Reporting Accounting Specialist

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

6d • $105,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Controller’s Office is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Accounting Specialist to join the Financial Reporting team within the Accounting and Financial Reporting Division of the City and County of Denver’s Department of Finance. The division maintains the City’s core financial records, produces its audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), prepares the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), implements new GASB standards, partners with departments on accounting and financial reporting matters, and develops specialized and ad hoc reports. The team safeguards the accuracy and integrity of financial data in accordance with GAAP and supports the City’s internal control framework, fiscal accountability rules, and policies.

The position assists with preparing and publishing the ACFR, coordinates external audit requests, researches and implements GASB pronouncements, and manages asset and lease accounting and reporting. It also supports internal controls, resolves accounting and reporting issues with City departments, reconciles complex discrepancies, prepares financial reports, and contributes to process improvements. The position requires effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders throughout the organization.

The role is based in a hybrid workplace model: employees work at a job site three days a week and off-site as needed. On off-site days, employees must work within Colorado. The salary hiring range is $105,000–$120,000 per year, based on experience and education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Three years of full-performance, professional-level experience analyzing accounting functions, preparing specialized financial reports and statements, and managing accounting programs and financial systems.
• No substitution of experience for the education requirement is permitted; additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to represent the Controller’s Office positively to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently after onboarding and learning the City’s financial reporting process, take initiative, and improve processes or resolve identified gaps.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented approach and commitment to exceptional customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in government accounting and financial statement preparation, preferably the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Workday Financials experience.
• Innovation, passion, energy, and creativity in improving the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and publishing the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and related workpapers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and GASB standards.
• Coordinate requests from external auditors, prepare documentation, and provide timely, accurate responses.
• Research, interpret, and implement new GASB pronouncements and ensure citywide readiness for adoption.
• Manage the City’s asset and lease accounting and reporting processes, including compliance with GASB 87 and GASB 96.
• Maintain compliance with existing GASB standards, including GASB 101, and support compliance with new standards, including GASB 103 and GASB 104.
• Assist in establishing and monitoring internal controls for financial reporting, accounting practices, and fiscal accountability rules.
• Collaborate with City departments to resolve accounting and financial reporting issues, interpret guidance, and improve the quality and consistency of financial information.
• Research and reconcile complex discrepancies in journal and accounting transactions, analyze reporting errors, and compile documentation for corrections.
• Assist with monthly, annual, and ad hoc financial reports and respond to reporting and analysis requests from leadership, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Support continuous process improvement to enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and improve the financial reporting environment.
• Communicate goals, deliverables, expectations, and timelines effectively with people at all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Guaranteed lifelong monthly pension after vesting following five years of service.
• 457B Retirement Plan.
• 140 hours of PTO earned within the first year.
• 12 paid holidays, one personal holiday, one Wellness Day, and one volunteer day per year.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within one month of the start date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level