Community College of Denver Looking for Staff Accountant Full Time

Title: Staff Accountant

Department: Fiscal / Administrative Services

In accordance
with the City and County of Denver Public Health Order, this position requires that the individual holding the position be fully COVID-19
vaccinated by September 30, 2021. Candidate selected for this position will be asked to provide their documentation of vaccination to
CCD’s Human Resources upon hire. Individuals may request an exemption from this requirement for medical or religious reasons.

SELECTION PROCESS

Community College of Denver is seeking individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating
an inclusive learning and work environment. CCD values the ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, instructors and
staff of diverse backgrounds.

Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by
candidate. Completed application packet includes: a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items
under “Primary Duties” and specifically each item under “Minimum Qualifications”; an online application; resume; and
transcripts. All candidates, including current Community College of Denver employees must submit a complete application packet
which includes all material listed above.

Only completed application packets will move forward for screening.
Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular
position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews. All
application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied. 

GENERAL SUMMARY

Staff
Accountants will assist with general accounting support functions including the preparation of reconciliations, period closes, projections,
reports, assistance with the general ledger and will need to know and apply accounting theory and principles, an d ensure observance of
professional standards and state rules including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standards, Higher
Education Accounting Standards, State Fiscal Rules, CCCS and College procedures. Staff Accountants will also need to know understand and
apply financial aid and other grant rules, regulations, and guidance. 

PRIMARY DUTIES

Perform one or
more of the following:

Perform all travel related functions for Fiscal Services, including issuing travel authorization numbers for
all staff, book lodging reservations as requested, manage the travel card program, reconcile all travel expense reimbursement requests and
any mileage reimbursement requests, act as a liaison between Fiscal Services and college departments to provide information in a timely
manner, respond to various employee inquiries and provide training when necessary.

·Periodically reconcile billings, invoices,
and/or accounts related to student activity.

·Provide professional level support to the Controller and Assistant Controller in
grant and financial aid scholarship activities, including:

·Ensuring the general ledger properly reflects financial aid
activity, performing reconciliations, processing check requests, and working with the Financial Aid Department to clear outstanding items
found in reconciliations

·Ensuring the general ledger properly reflects grant activities on an accrual basis, performing
reconciliations, preparing reports and meeting regularly with departments and grant managers.

·Ensure that grant activities
comply with all applicable regulations and guidance, including State legislation, Federal grant regulations, the Compliance Supplement,
State Fiscal Procedures and Rules.

·Process monthly and bi-weekly payrolls.

·Reconcile and record daily bank
transactions, and initiate wire transfers.

·Account for capital transactions including recording depreciation and performing
inventory.

·Provide back-up coverage for other departmental functions/tasks.

·Perform general accounting support
functions, including: processing various general ledger transactions, preparing numerous reconciliations, invoices as needed, monitoring and
clearing diagnostic/exception reports, monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes, assist in preparation of schedules and other items for
internal and external audit purposes, and year-end financial reporting.

Special projects and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and
abilities.

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and two (2) year of technical/professional
experience in accounting

OR

An Associate’s degree in Accounting and four (4) years of technical/professional experience
in accounting OR

Experience:

Six (6) years of technical/professional experience in accounting.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

·Knowledge of Accounting Principles Generally Accepted in the United States of
America (GAAP).

·Effective computer skills, especially in the use of Excel spreadsheets.

·Strong communication,
analytical, organizational, and people skills.

·Demonstrated ability in problem solving, multitasking and time management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

Experience:

· Accounting or other experience
related to grants and/or financial aid and/or payroll.

·Capital accounting experience.

·Experience with higher
education or governmental financial reporting (GASB).

·Experience working with Banner and/or CORE.

·Experience
working with cross-functional teams.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

·Personal computer, copier, scanner,
phone, calculator, printer.

OPEN DATE: February 14, 2022

CLOSING DATE: Open
Continuous 

SALARY: $53,900 – $59,290 Annually

Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent
to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be
immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion
is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.

If you are
interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also
offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.

For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on the following link:

https://www.cccs.edu/employee-resources/employee-benefits/.

APPLICATION
PROCEDURES:

Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccd which includes:

1.
Electronic Application, Click ‘New Resume’ at the bottom of this page

2. Cover Letter

3. Resume

4.
References – Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references

5. Copies of transcripts,
unofficial preferred

6. Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable

**All included attachments should be saved with the
following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts

***Your resume
should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be
considered. Part-time experience is ½ the equivalent of full-time experience. Example: Four (4) years applicable part-time experience
equals 2 years full-time equivalency.

CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning
as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

Background
checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.

CCD recognizes that administration, faculty,
instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on
race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

For information regarding Community College of Denver
Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the CCD Campus Security website under
“student’s right to know”: CCD.edu/Safety. For a hard copy report please contact 303-352-3042.