Senior Accountant - Denver Clerk & Recorder

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

1d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Denver Clerk and Recorder is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Recording & Public Trustee Division. In this position, you will perform advanced, complex accounting duties that support multiple business operations and ensure fiscal accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency across the division.

Requirements

• Three+ years of general ledger experience
• Experience with financial systems, ideally Workday or similar (PeopleSoft, etc.)
• Experience working with cashiering or payment systems and understanding reconciliation processes
• Experience supporting or coaching junior staff
• A strong commitment to accuracy, analytical thinking, and adherence to fiscal rules
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Three (3) years of professional level accounting experience reconciling accounting discrepancies, analyzing expenditures, and preparing financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a high‑level financial backup to the Accounting Manager
• Manage daily banking platform activities, including incoming/outgoing payments, discrepancy reviews, and positive pay monitoring
• Support frontline cashiering staff and oversee reconciliations for non‑cash payment types (ACH, credit cards, checks)
• Perform general ledger management, including monthly entries and account monitoring within Workday
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, performance metrics, quarterly/annual reports, and variance analyses
• Assist with financial system troubleshooting, system change adjustments, and operational support
• Work with junior staff when necessary to support daily accounting operations

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
• 13 paid holidays
• 1 personal holiday
• 1 Wellness Day
• 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: Senior