Accounting Specialist - Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
External
Denver · Greater Denver Area$82K–$112K/yrFull-timeHybrid2d ago
AuditingComplianceDocumentationLeadershipSAFe
Prepare for this interview
EliteAI-generated questions, company research, and talking points tailored to this role
Benefits
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service457B Retirement Plan140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per yearCompetitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start dateLocation & ScheduleEmployees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.Who We Are & What You'll DoThe 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.Specifically, as the Accounting Specialist, you will:Serve as a highly skilled right-hand partner to financial leadership, thriving in complexity and supporting a multi-billion-dollar capital portfolio and over half a billion dollars across multiple complicated revenue streams.Review, design, and enhance internal controls aligned with COSO; identify risks, evaluate processes, and recommend corrective actions.Collaborate across internal departments, city agencies, and external partners to obtain information, resolve discrepancies, and support informed decision-making.Maintain meticulous documentation, manage competing priorities, and communicate proactively while operating independently.Contribute to a culture of accuracy, accountability, curiosity, continuous improvement, collaboration, and proactive problem solving.Administer financial systems to design and generate specialized reports for DOTI, producing separately audited financial statements. Collaborate with Technology Services to manage applications, troubleshoot reports, and ensure the integrity of databases and financial systems.Lead financial system projects focused on accounting transactions, researching and resolving issues, testing reports for efficiency, streamlining processes, and performing complex financial calculations for management review.Ensure compliance with financial regulations, reporting requirements, and fiscal accountability, adhering to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Oversee the configuration and customization of financial systems, including application modules, report queries, data integrity, troubleshooting, and implementing solutions. Administer security authorizations and train staff on system updates and report processes.Oversee the annual audit process for complex financial records, including grants, ensuring accuracy in financial statements, identifying discrepancies, recommending corrective actions, and coordinating external auditors throughout the audit.Oversee departmental transactions to ensure compliance with Fiscal Accountability Rules, implement internalDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offEquity / stock options
Additional Information
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.
Your Match
How well this role fits your profile.
Company Intel
What employees say
Worked at denver? Share your experience