Accounting Team Lead

Salary : $64,908.00 - $103,848.00 Annually

Location : Lakewood, CO

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : RAA-EDO-15422-Acct II-11 / 25

Department : Department of Public Safety

Division : Executive Director's Office

Opening Date : 11 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 15 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Mountain

FLSA : Determined by Position

Type of Announcement : This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address : 700 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215

Hiring Pay Rate : Hiring Range is $5,409 - $7,301 / month

FLSA Status : Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information : Nicole Williamson, 720-498-1815, nicole.williamson@state.co.us

How To Apply : Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Information

This position is open only to current Colorado state residents.

A n eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

Due to the State's current hiring freeze, this position will not be filled until January 1, 2026 or after.Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities

Our Vision -Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado

Our Core Values - Unity, Honor, Service

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is dedicated to non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

At CDPS, our culture is driven by our commitment to creating a safer Colorado and guided by a public service focus. We strive to provide effective solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans. We model a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth for our employees. We maintain a professional and inclusive workplace.

Careers with a purpose :

If you are passionate about public safety and public service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, consider joining CDPS. Our team at CDPS consists of exceptional individuals and is an environment where you can challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career.

We are committed to providing public safety services to our communities including safety on our roads, preparing for and mitigating environmental disasters such as floods and wildland fires, disaster recovery, combating crime, promoting school safety, and victim services.

Benefits :

We provide a wide range of benefits to our employees.

• Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
• State contribution into a Health Savings Account when enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.
• Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
• Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.
• Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
• We offer excellent retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA for details.
• We provide generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and four annual wellness days.
• The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
• Tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
• We offer Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits .

Description of Job

About the Work Unit

The Executive Director's Office (EDO) is the backbone of the Colorado Department of Public Safety, providing effective administrative and management services to the Department's operating divisions. The EDO includes the following :

The Administrative Services Office provides internal administrative support to the Divisions within CDPS and include the following sections :

Work Environment

Hybrid (two days in the Lakewood office minimum, depending on location in the state)

Work unit core business hours Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 a.m.-5 : 00 p.m. (Flexible schedules available with supervisor approval.)

ABOUT THE JOB

There are currently two positions available supporting the Department of Public Safety.

Are you a forward-thinking accounting professional ready to take on a comprehensive leadership role in a dynamic environment? We are seeking a highly skilled Accountant II to oversee daily operations, provide essential system administration and technical guidance, and champion excellence in financial reporting and compliance. In this pivotal position, you'll serve as the primary accounting lead for our team, supporting the team supervisor, while offering invaluable support to both internal and external stakeholders. Integrity, transparency, accountability, honesty and trust are fundamental expectations for this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (May vary by position)

Accounting Leadership

Division Accounting and Analysis

Online Payment Portal Technical Expert (CBI position only)

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

NOTE : To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.

Experience Only :

Six (6) years of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) accounting experience to include journal entries and balance account reconciliations.

OR

Education and Experience :

A combination of related education (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) and / or business accounting experience equal to six (6) years.

OR

Licensure :

Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy.

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies

Conditions of Employment

Appeal Rights If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board / State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board / State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at A standard appeal form is available at : If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action : Colorado State Personnel Board / State Personnel Director, Attn : Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax : 303-866-5038. Phone : 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION :

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at : cdps_hr@state.co.us

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and / or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

Recruitment Timeline Information and Important Notices

An online skills assessment December 18th - December 22nd

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information :

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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Describe a technical problem you had to resolve. Describe the system, the problem, and the steps you took to resolve the problem.

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Describe your skill level in MS Excel. Provide specific examples of how you have used these skills.

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Describe your leadership style and provide an example of how you motivated a team to meet goals or resolve conflict.

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I acknowledge the hiring range for this position is $64,908 - $87,612 annually.

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Positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety require a comprehensive background examination, including a fingerprint based criminal history check, references and polygraph. Are you willing to participate in this process as a condition of employment?

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I understand that employees of the Colorado Department of Public Safety contribute to the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) retirement benefit plan and do not contribute to Social Security.

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