Accountant II

Department Information

This position is open to current residents of Colorado only. This announcement will remain open until 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

This position will have hybrid workplace options available; there will be a weekly reporting requirement to the business address listed to be discussed with the supervisor.

The Department of Labor and Employment connects workers with jobs, assists injured workers, provides temporary wage replacement, ensures fair labor practices, and protects the workplace. The agency is values‑driven, committed to accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect. We provide excellent benefits and are looking for dedicated individuals.

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Benefit Hub state employee discount program
• Motivate Me employee wellness program
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces
• RTD Eco Pass Commuter Program
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

CDLE has implemented a pilot program on March 1st, 2022 that awards Disability Hiring Preference Points similar to the Veterans’ Preference program. During your application process you will be asked if you would like to be considered for either of these programs. For more information visit Disability Hiring Preference.

CDLE will no longer accept attachments of any kind with applications. Please document your education and work history thoroughly within the online application system. Attachments will not be considered at any stage of the hiring process, including screening, comparative analysis, or interviews.

Hourly: $31.21 - $39.36
Biweekly: $2,496.46 - $3,148.80
Monthly: $5,409.00 - $6,822.40

• Recording and entry of cross‑functional accounting transactions
• Approve general ledger accounting and payroll activities and reconciliations for General Financial Accounting and Grant Program Accounting, including cash, federal, and state grants
• Review and create journal entries
• Coordinate and correct CDLE quarterly and year‑end diagnostic reporting to the State Controller’s Office
• Manage and maintain CDLE’s fixed assets and capital assets, and process related entries
• Process general accounting and some grant program expenditure, revenue, asset and liability accounts
• Reallocate shared and direct costs to various CDLE divisions
• General entry or approval of ITI/ITA transactions
• Compile and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reporting
• Support divisions and offices with general accounting, budget, procurement, payroll, bank and grant program accounting needs
• Monitor and report general accounting and grant program fund allocations for decision making
• Ensure conformance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations
• Process lease payments, encumbrance modification and procurement contracting services support
• Perform accounting for state and federal fiscal year‑end closing activities and audits
• Maintain fixed asset accounting with depreciation, additions, deletions, and related schedules
• Provide written checklists, policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Only residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting the application are eligible.

• Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
• OR a combination of related education (27 semester hours in accounting or auditing) and relevant experience amounting to six (6) years
• Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will count for six (6) years

• Professional knowledge of general accounting practices and standards, including GAAP, GASB, state fiscal rules, state financial…