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 competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.  New hires are typically brought into the organization between $86,634.00 - $142,947.00.  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

In this position you can expect to start on-site at the Denver Wastewater Management Building (2000 W. 3rd Ave., Denver 80223), Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services.

For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity:

• DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.

• DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

About Wastewater Management

Wastewater Management oversees all aspects of wastewater functions, including the construction, operation, and maintenance of the City’s sanitary and storm systems, as well as administrative functions such as implementing policies, establishing cost controls and setting fees to maintain a revenue base sufficient to support operational requirements and capital improvements program, and responding to customer inquiries regarding sewage and storm drainage service charges.

The Wastewater Management team is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as an Accounting Supervisor for the Accounting Services unit.

As the Accounting Supervisor, you will:

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and assign work and established goals and priorities for subordinate employees.

• Review work upon completion for adherence to guidelines and standards.

• Resolve problems encountered by employees during the course of the assignment.

• Review accounting transactions involving revenue, accounts receivable, cashiering, purchasing, receiving, accounts payable, capital assets, capital projects, debt, grants, and budgeting, including other revenue sources, such as: Sidewalk, Solid Waste, permits, and citations.

• Work with City Agencies/Departments on accounting-related topics.

• Analyze data and prepare various financial reports, including annual audited financial statements.

• Oversee external and internal audits.

• Implement and interpret policies and procedures developed by higher level managers.

• Assist in developing, recommending and coordinating the implementation of new processes and procedures for the assigned function.

Ideal Candidate Summary

• Our ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

• Experience with Zuora, CIS, Passport, Accela and/or other 3rd party revenue/payment software

• Government accounting experience

• Workday Financials experience

• Strong Microsoft Excel and/or PowerBI skills.  Experience working with and analyzing large data sets

• Experience leading and motivating a diverse team

• Experience with process documentation and improvement

Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of full performance level professional accounting experience reconciling accounting discrepancies, analyzing expenditures, and preparing financial reports.

• Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted.
  
  Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements.
  License/Certifications: None

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CV1796 Accounting Supervisor

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$86,634.00 - $142,947.00

Target Pay

New hires are typically brought into the organization between $86,634.00 - $142,947.00.

Agency

Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure

Assessment Requirement

Professional Supervisor

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. 

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [email protected] with three business days’ notice.

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