Accountant II

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) is inviting applications for a hybrid "Accountant II" position. This role supports financial activities across the Finance Division and other assigned divisions, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Recording and/or entry of cross‑functional accounting transactions
• Approve general ledger accounting and/or payroll activities and reconciliations for General Financial Accounting and Grant Program Accounting including cash, federal, and state grants
• Review and create journal entries
• Review, coordinate, and correct CDLE quarterly and year‑end diagnostic reporting to the State Controller’s Office
• Review and make entries to manage and maintain CDLE’s fixed assets and capital assets
• Process transactions for all general accounting and some grant program expenditure, revenue, asset, and liability accounts
• Reallocate shared and direct costs to various CDLE divisions
• Enter or approve ITI/ITA transactions
• Compile and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in a timely manner
• Support divisions and offices with general accounting, budgeting, procurement, payroll, bank, and grant program accounting needs across departments, state agencies, stakeholders, and partners
• Monitor and report general accounting and some grant program fund allocations to keep grant program accountants informed for decision‑making
• Provide accounting records and transactions to assure conformance to all applicable rules and regulations
• Process lease payments as required
• Support encumbrance modification and procurement contracting services
• Perform accounting for state and federal fiscal year‑end closing activities and other related general accounting duties including audits
• Maintain fixed asset accounting, including use of fixed assets, depreciation expense, accumulated depreciation, additions, deletions, and related schedules
• Develop written checklists, policies, and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

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

• Payroll accounting experience
• Experience with time‑keeping and/or the Universal Kronos Group application (UKG)
• Previous experience performing similar duties as a State of Colorado classified employee

• Strong, secure 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
• Flexible schedules and training programs for work‑life balance
• Access to employer‑supported employee affinity spaces
• RTD Eco Pass Commuter Program
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-programs

Applicants must be current residents of the State of Colorado at the time of application. Background checks and E‑Verify are required before employment.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process,…