Grant Accountant

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Grant Accountant performs professional accounting services in grants management, reconciliation, and general accounting within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Accounting Unit. In collaboration with Accounting, Fiscal, and Program staff, the position provides accurate, timely, and effective accounting support for department programs. The role maintains financial data in the State of Colorado’s Operation Resource Engine (CORE), manages grant awards and associated financial activity, prepares reports and reimbursement invoices, reconciles ledger accounts, supports fiscal year-end close, and ensures work complies with applicable policies and procedures. The position is based at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, Colorado. Hybrid work may be available at the supervisor’s discretion and based on business needs. Applicants must be Colorado residents when applying.

Requirements

Colorado residency at the time of application.
Six years of relevant professional accounting and/or fiscal grant management experience; alternatively, a combination of related Accounting or Finance education and relevant experience totaling six years. Accounting or auditing coursework used toward the education option must include 27 semester hours.
Current, valid CPA licensure from the Colorado Board of Accountancy may count for six years of the experience requirement.
Applicants must substantiate their qualifications in the Work Experience section of the application; “See resume” will not be accepted. Part-time work is prorated when determining whether minimum qualifications are met.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; the department does not provide visa sponsorship.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of a wide variety of accounting processes, principles, and practices.
Experience working in state or local government.
Experience with CORE or a similar financial system.
Experience working with grants or restricted funding sources.
Experience reconciling revenue and expenses.
Ability to create pivot tables and perform data analysis in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with detailed financial work involving processes with multiple steps.
Organizational skills, including the ability to set, track, and complete tasks accurately, efficiently, and on time.
Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions closely.
Critical-thinking skills and ability to develop solutions to complex challenges.
Interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective, collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

Maintain the integrity of financial data in the State of Colorado’s Operation Resource Engine (CORE).
Input, review, correct, and approve financial transactions in CORE, including grant set-up, budget documents, internal exchanges, accounts payable, receivables, cash receipts, cost accounting corrections, and journal entries.
Set up new grant awards and programs in CORE; track budgets, reconcile expenses and revenue, process payment requests, meet interim and final financial reporting requirements, and maintain organized records.
Prepare and interpret scheduled and ad hoc financial reports, providing timely and accurate reporting to internal and external constituencies.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost invoices and send them to grantors for reimbursement of expenditures.
Reconcile general and grant ledger accounts related to expenditures, revenue, and obligations.
Assist with reconciliation of department diagnostic reporting and financial statements.
Support and communicate with Division fiscal and program staff regarding transactions, budgets, programs, adjustments, reconciliations, fiscal rules, and other accounting matters; make recommendations as appropriate.
Support and complete fiscal year-end closing activities.
Ensure all work complies with established policies and procedures.

Benefits

Medical and dental plans.
Colorado PERA retirement options, including defined benefit or defined contribution plans.
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.