Accounting Technician II

The Denver Public Library (DPL) isn't just a place to borrow books; it's a vibrant, essential hub for our diverse city. As a growing urban library system with 28 locations and over 4 million annual visitors, we're deeply woven into the fabric of Denver.

Join a team where your values align with your work. At the Denver Public Library, we're not just serving our community; we're building a culture guided by values that empower both our staff and the public.

• Welcoming:
  We make our resources, services, and expertise accessible for all, recognize the inherent dignity in each person, and provide safe places where everyone can be themselves.
• Curiosity:
  We foster a culture of exploration, innovation, and forward thinking by creating environments that support learning and growth.
• Connection:
  We are neighbors. We foster relationships, listen and act to build and strengthen our community. We bring people together to share information, ideas, and experiences.
• Equity:
  We work to change inequitable practices, structures and policies, and attitudes that drive them, to provide opportunities for every person in our community to thrive. As we do so, we actively examine our roles in perpetuating oppressive systems.
• Stewardship:
  We are accountable to our community, using our resources responsibly. We lead with honesty and integrity, protect privacy and preserve and share the full history of our Denver community.

If you're passionate about service, community engagement, and creating positive change, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us. Come join a team that believes in the power of knowledge, connection, and equity.

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:

• Four (4) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan for Life (employee contributes 8.45%, employer matches %) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan
• PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year), 4 paid wellness days, and 12 paid holidays
• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
• Enhanced Work/Life Balance:
  Employee Assistance Program (6 counseling sessions per year, legal assistance, financial counseling, discounted recreation center passes), Employee Volunteer Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities;
  Courses and Career Development Resources
• Eco Pass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)
• For more information please visit our website.

Financial Services supports both internal and external customers and stakeholders in all aspects of money related services, such as procurement, accounts payable, and budget management. Our staff provides training, processing, reporting, and customer support to ensure DPL’s resources are used in accordance with city fiscal rules while upholding our value of Honoring the Public Trust and Strengthening Connection. The current primary focus for the finance team is providing consistent, transparent, high quality communication and processes.

DPL is hiring an Accounting Technician II to perform clerical and technical level accounting activities. In this position, you will work with internal and external stakeholders in support of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash management. This will include activities such as preparing deposits, processing invoices for payment, responding to general inquiries from staff and vendors, entering transactions into the accounting system, maintaining financial records, training branch staff and researching various issues.

This position will work closely with the entire finance team to identify and reconcile discrepancies, compile supporting documentation, and create a record of corrective action. Customer service is a primary focus as you work closely with DPL staff to enhance their understanding of financial processes and respond to vendor inquiries.

• Skill in mathematical reasoning and problem solving
• Knowledge of financial recordkeeping, bonus if governmental
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to interpret technical material, rules, regulations or instructions
• Ability to…