Grant Accountant

At the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, we are charged with protecting Colorado’s health and environment – a responsibility that affects every person and every community in the state. CDPHE is distinctive because we bring public health and environmental protection together under one agency, recognizing that healthy people depend on healthy places. Our teams prevent diseases and injury, respond to emergencies ranging from

E.coli outbreaks to global pandemics, reduce air pollution, protect water quality, regulate health facilities, manage environmental hazards, perform advanced laboratory testing, provide birth and death records, and implement health promoting programs. We turn science and data into action, set statewide standards, and work alongside local public health agencies and community partners to meet Colorado’s most pressing health and environmental challenges. Working at CDPHE means applying your expertise to complex, consequential work that can improve lives across the state.

Our mission captures this broad portfolio of work: to advance Colorado’s health and protect the places we live, learn, work, and play. Our vision is a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations can thrive. Achieving the mission and vision takes bold action, talented people, broad partnerships, and a commitment to serving every Coloradan.

• Hybrid work options may be available at the supervisor’s discretion and based on business needs. The position will be based at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246.

CDPHE offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to build a meaningful career in public service. Benefits include:

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

The Accounting Unit exists to provide financial accounting and reporting services in support of the mission of CDPHE. The services provided include: accounts payable, accounts receivable, billings and collections, payroll and timekeeping, grants financial management, general ledger, indirect cost recovery assessment, reporting and analysis, and enforcement of the state and federal fiscal rules and regulations, department policies and procedures and application of accounting standards as set forth by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

The department currently consists of staff of nearly 2,000 employees across 10 divisions whose activities are funded by monies from over 300 sources and amounting to over $750 million annually.

This position performs a wide range of professional accounting services in the areas of grants management, reconciliation, and general accounting within the Accounting Unit. Working in collaboration with Accounting, Fiscal, and Program staff, this position exists to provide accurate, timely, and effective accounting support of CDPHE programs. Essential responsibilities include the following:

• 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. Transaction types include grants set-up, budget documents, internal exchange, accounts…