Accounting Technician I

About Our Job

Accounting Technician I

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 competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires in this position are typically brought into the organization between $20.06 and $25.08. 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 + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. 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. An in-office weekly schedule of Tuesday through Thursday is required for this position.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

At Denver Human Services (DHS), we envision a healthy community where people are connected, supported, safe, and well. One in three people in Denver turn to DHS for support at all stages of life. Our employees help children, at-risk adults, families, and individuals navigate social and economic pressures by connecting them to services and experts who support their overall well-being.

The Financial Services Division (FSD) of Denver Human Services is seeking an experienced individual to serve as an Accounting Technician I. The Accounting Technician I 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.

Specifically, as an Accounting Technician I your primarily duties will consist of the following:

• Gift card issuance: Responsible for verifying backup documentation associated with gift card issuance requests for accuracy, completeness and appropriate approval authority. Communicating with fellow employees to resolve discrepancies and obtain missing documentation. Processing of approved gift card requests to include preparation and distribution of physical gift cards and issuance of electronic gift cards. Reconciling issued gift cards and updating databases of gift card inventory. Responsible for maintaining the security of physical gift cards on site.
• RTD bus ticket and bus pass issuance: Responsible for verifying backup documentation associated with bus ticket issuance requests for accuracy, completeness and appropriate approval authority. Communicating with fellow employees to resolve discrepancies and obtain missing documentation. Processing of approved bus ticket requests to include preparation and distribution of physical bus tickets and passes. Reconciling issued bus tickets and updating databases of bus ticket inventory. Responsible for maintaining the security of physical bus tickets on site.
• Emergency assistance check issuance: Responsible for verifying backup documentation associated with emergency check issuance requests for accuracy, completeness and appropriate approval authority. Creation of new supplier records in Workday for all new vendors. Inputting check requests into Workday for issuance by Denver’s Controller’s Office. Researching past issuance of checks as needed.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of written procedures and internal audit documents regarding the emergency payment, gift card and RTD ticket processes.
• Assist with traditional accounts payable duties as needed 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.
• 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.

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Experience in processing a high volume of accounts payable invoices and other payment requests with accuracy
• Proficiency with Workday, Salesforce and 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 written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving abilities
• Experience handling conflict resolution with diplomacy and tact
• Critical thinking skills
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.

Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of clerical experience, which includes One (1) year of experience performing financial recordkeeping.

Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

License/Certifications: None

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until August 9. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than August 9 at 11:59 PM.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CV2358 Accounting Technician ITo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$20.06 - $30.10

Target Pay

Though the full range is listed, our expected hiring range is between $20.06 and $25.08.

Agency

Denver Human Services

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

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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