Accountant II

About the Position

The Accountant II position is hybrid and is open only to residents of Colorado. The posting remains open until 5:00 PM on Wednesday, July 8.

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERADefined 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

The Accountant II completes accounting and payroll activities to ensure accurate and timely financial records for the Finance Division and other assigned divisions. Key duties include:

• Recording and entry of cross‑functional accounting transactions
• Approving general ledger accounting and payroll activities and reconciliations for General Financial Accounting and Grant Program Accounting including Cash, Federal, and State Grants
• Reviewing and creating journal entries
• Reviewing, coordinating, and correcting CDLE quarterly and year‑end diagnostic reporting to the State Controller’s Office
• Managing fixed assets and capital assets, including processing entries for depreciation, additions, and deletions
• Processing transactions for general accounting and grant program expenditure, revenue, asset and liability accounts
• Reallocating shared and direct costs to CDLE divisions
• Approving ITI/ITA transactions
• Compiling and submitting monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Supporting divisions and offices with budgeting, procurement, payroll, bank, and grant program accounting needs
• Monitoring and reporting general accounting and grant program fund allocations to keep accountants informed
• Ensuring conformance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations
• Processing lease payments and encumbrance modifications as needed
• Assisting with procurement contracting services and collaboration
• Performing accounting for state and federal fiscal year‑end closing activities and audits
• Managing fixed asset accounting, including depreciation calculations and schedule maintenance
• Developing written checklists, policies, and procedures
• Performing other duties assigned by the supervisor

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

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– Accountant II

• 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/or relevant experience equal to six (6) years
• Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy counts for six (6) years

• Payroll accounting experience
• Time‑Keeping and/or Universal Kronos Group application (UKG) experience
• Experience performing similar duties as a State of Colorado classified employee

• Must be a Colorado resident at time of application
• Must pass a thorough background check, including the E‑Verify process, prior to employment

Applicants removed from consideration may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. Appeals must be submitted in writing within ten (10) days of notification, using the official appeal form and address.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or veteran status.

Accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the ADA coordinators at  for assistance.