DOLA Accountant II

DOLA Accountant II

Salary : $64,908.00 - $84,372.00 Annually

Location : Denver Metro, CO

Job Type : Full Time

Closing Date : 11 / 10 / 2025 9 : 00 AM Mountain

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

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

Department Contact Information : Melissa Bellew, melissa.bellew@state.co.us

Primary Physical Work Address : 1313 Sherman Street, Denver CO. This is a hybrid position that is required to report to the Denver office weekly, or as needed to meet with stakeholders.

How to Apply : Please submit an online application for this position at https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / colorado . 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.

The first vacancy is the Community Access Team (CAT) Accountant. The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill additional positions within this classification.

Description of Job : The Accounting and Financial Services work unit, under the auspices of the Executive Director's office, provides comprehensive financial services for the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) and its divisions. The Department executes a diversified funding consisting of general, cash, reappropriated and federal funds. Accounting services consist of providing quality, informed decision-making in the form of technical assistance and guidance, recommendations of a fiscal nature based upon financial expertise, and development of a unified system of accounts and its ongoing maintenance. This position will report to the Executive Director's Office; however, service the Division of Housing (DOH) Community Access Team (CAT) and perform a full range of financial and accounting functions to support Cash, General, Reappropriated, and Federal funds for assigned Division and programs.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights :

Class Code & Classification Description : H8A2XX Accountant II

Minimum Qualifications :

Experience Only : Six (6) years of professional accounting experience.

OR Education and Experience : A combination of related education (with 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) and / or experience as listed above equal to six (6) years.

A current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will count for six (6) years of experience.

Required Competencies :

Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

Strong accounting knowledge.

Ability to work in a team environment and provide technical assistance.

Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to prioritize and organize work to accommodate and meet the changing needs of the Department and meet deadlines.

Proficiency with Google apps and the MS Office suite, specifically MS Excel.

Ability to work independently.

Excellent mathematical skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

State of Colorado experience working in CORE (Colorado Operations Resource Engine) as a permanent employee.

Professional accounting experience within the State of Colorado government.

Experience working with grant payments and administration.

General knowledge of contracting principles.

Knowledge and experience with government accounting and / or federal grant accounting.

Knowledge and experience with electronic accounting databases, including intermediate abilities with MS Excel.

Experience utilizing infoAdvantage Financial Reporting.

Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and federal laws.

Conditions of Employment :

You MUST be a Colorado resident (at the time of application) to apply for this position.

Pre-employment criminal and financial background checks will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DOLA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. DOLA does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application being rejected.

Applicants may submit a resume, cover letter / letter of interest detailing how their experience and background address the stated minimum and preferred qualifications / competencies of the job and attach to the online application. Applications left blank or marked "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please address every requirement for the position with your experience in your application.

The application may include the following documents that MUST be uploaded at the time of application :

A resume (this is not a substitute for the online application demonstrating work history)

Cover letter / letter of interest

Transcripts (if using education to meet the minimum qualifications)

DD214 (member-4 form) from applicants that may be eligible for veteran's preference

Comparative Analysis : Current and former employees (transfers, voluntary demotions, and reinstatements) are required to participate in the comparative analysis process through this job posting. Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for the position. Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process.

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 resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

DOLA 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.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Melissa Bellew, DOLA ADA Coordinator at melissa.bellew@state.co.us.

Biweekly Pay : As of July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule. This means you will be paid every other Friday for a total of 26 pay periods over the course of a year. Biweekly pay is also lag pay, meaning you will be paid two weeks after the end of each pay period. Please click here for more information about the move to biweekly payroll.

Technical Assistance : If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) please contact NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints : if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

Appeal Rights : An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director. Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department's action. For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's