Senior Accounting Technician

3 weeks ago

Denver, United States City and County of Denver Full time
About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $20.26 - $30.39. We anticipate the hiring range for this position to be $20.26 to $25.33. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
  • A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
  • 457B Retirement Plan
  • 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
  • Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Location

The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. This position reports to our offices at 1200 N. Federal Boulevard in Denver three days a week and telecommutes remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.

About Denver Human Services

Denver Human Services provides support to one in three Denver residents. We envision a healthy community where people are connected, supported, safe, and well. Our services include food, cash and medical benefits, child support and veteran services, child welfare and adult protection, work opportunities, and more. If you are committed to supporting the health and strength of the community and want to be a part of an engaged workplace, we'd love to work with you

The City and County of Denver is committed to cultivating a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. This commitment is woven into our values and belief that we are strongest when we embrace and celebrate our differences. We aim to have employees who are as diverse as our residents, with different perspectives and unique ways of thinking. If you share these values and our enthusiasm for equity, we encourage you to apply to join our team.

The Financial Services Division (FSD) of Denver Human Services is seeking an experienced individual to serve as an Accounting Technician. The Accounting Technician works closely with stakeholders in DHS's Financial Services Division (FSD) and other DHS divisions to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

Performs a variety of essential accounting duties, including but not limited to:
  • Emergency assistance/imprest check Issuance: Responsible for verifying backup documentation associated with imprest check issuance requests for accuracy and completeness. Manually issuing the precise amount of emergency funds to ensure compliance with financial requirements of various human services programs. Recording all checks issued to ensure proper payment by our financial institution. Preparing reimbursement requests for all imprest payments issued. Researching past issuance of checks as needed.
  • Secure Inventory: Responsible for ensuring all payments and inventory within the Financial Services office are in a secure location, properly deposited and accounted for to ensure compliance with financial fiscal rules and requirements.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of written procedures and internal audit documents regarding the imprest payment process.
  • Perform traditional accounts payable duties by reviewing a high volume of vendor invoices to ensure amounts are correctly billed, goods and services have been received, and appropriate approvals have been given. Process approved invoices in a timely manner.
  • Review employee travel and reimbursement requests for completeness and process approved requests for payment.
  • Identify, report and resolve any billing discrepancies within the invoices swiftly and independently.
  • Use a variety of data sources (state systems, city systems, databases) to assist with the reviewing and tracking of work products.
  • Identify areas for process improvement and make recommendations.
  • Assist the Payment Services team supervisor and other managers as needed with ad hoc reports, data requests, or other projects.
  • Train other employees on these functions to ensure adequate coverage and fulfill other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate Summary

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience working in an office environment, preferable in a finance-related field
  • Experience in processing a high volume of accounts payable invoices
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
  • Previous work in Human Services or within a government agency
  • Confident with using computers and learning new software systems
  • Ability to work independently under strict time constraints
  • Must be versatile and able to handle changing priorities
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Problem solving abilities
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Proficient communication skills in person, on the phone and in writing
  • Positive and enthusiastic attitude
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
  • Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience performing financial recordkeeping, reconciliation of accounting discrepancies, and making journal and ledger entries.
  • Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
About Everything Else

Job Profile
CV2359 Accounting Technician II
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Position Type
Unlimited

Position Salary Range
$20.26 - $30.39

Starting Pay
Based on Experience and Education

Agency
Denver Human Services

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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