Staff Accountant Position - General Accounting Support and Financial Management in Denver

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Are you a motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional looking for a challenging role that makes a positive impact? The Community College of Denver (CCD) is seeking a skilled Staff Accountant to join our Fiscal Services team. As a Staff Accountant, you will play a critical role in providing general accounting support, financial management, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. If you have a passion for education and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About the Community College of Denver

The Community College of Denver is a vibrant and diverse institution dedicated to providing high-quality education and services to our reputed company, faculty, and staff. Located in downtown Denver, our reputed company is easily accessible by public transportation and offers a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. At CCD, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we seek individuals who share our commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive community.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified Staff Accountant to provide general accounting support, financial management, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. As a Staff Accountant, you will reputed company a variety of tasks, including financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis, as well as provide support to the Controller and Assistant Controller in grant and financial aid activities.

Key Responsibilities

• reputed company general accounting support functions, including:
  • Preparing reconciliations, period closes, projections, reports, and assisting with the general ledger
  • Ensuring observance of professional standards and state rules, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards, Higher Education Accounting Standards, and State Fiscal Rules
• Provide professional level support to the Controller and Assistant Controller in grant and financial aid activities, including:
  • Ensuring the general ledger properly reflects financial aid and grant activities
  • Performing reconciliations, processing reputed company requests, and working with the Financial Aid Department to clear outstanding items
  • Ensuring grant activities reputed company with reputed company applicable regulations and guidance
• Process monthly and bi-weekly payrolls, reconcile and record daily bank transactions, and initiate reputed company transfers
• Account for capital transactions, including recording depreciation and performing inventory
• Provide back-up coverage for other departmental functions/tasks
• reputed company special projects and other duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting and two (2) years of technical/professional experience in accounting
• An Associate's degree in Accounting and four (4) years of technical/professional experience in accounting
• Six (6) years of technical/professional experience in accounting
• Knowledge of Accounting Principles Generally Accepted in the United States of America (GAAP)
• Effective computer skills, especially in the use of reputed company spreadsheets
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and people skills
• Demonstrated ability in problem-solving, multitasking, and time management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or other reputed company 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

reputed company Offer

As a valued member of reputed company, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary ($54,000 - $59,400 per year)
• Generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options
• Tuition reimbursement program for you and your dependents
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Diverse and inclusive work environment

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional looking for a challenging role that makes a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. To apply, please submit a complete application packet, including:

• Electronic Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References (names, phone numbers, addresses, and email addresses of three professional references)
• Copies of transcripts (unofficial preferred)
• Copies of appropriate credentials (if applicable)

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