Job Description

About Our Job

Who We Are

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.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hiring range for this position is $67,500 - $95,000/year based on education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement plan

• 132 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

• A “flexible” Wellness Day has been approved in support of employee wellness and engagement for city employees. All civilian, and benefit qualified employees are eligible to use this day with manager approval and it must be used by Dec. 31, 2025, as it will not roll over into the new year.

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed.  Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

In this position you can expect to work three (3) days on-site at the National Western Center field office (5125-B Race Court, Denver, CO 80216).

What You’ll Do

The National Western Center (NWCO) represents a visionary transformation of the National Western Complex into a sustainable, year-round destination for the next 100 years. The revolutionary campus will provide a broad focus on entertainment, food, animal health and performance, water, energy, agriculture, rodeo, livestock, equestrian, and sustainability and the environment. Currently 110 acres, this program will expand the site to 250 acres of multiuse facilities in the heart of Denver.

The Mayor’s Office of the National Western Center is responsible for the planning, design, and construction of the new campus. The key partners include National Western Center Authority, Western Stock Show Association, Colorado State University, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and History Colorado – a collaboration that blends education, research, culture, and heritage. Our mission is clear: Convene the world at the National Western Center to lead, inspire, create, educate, and entertain in pursuit of global food solutions. Construction of the campus is underway. The current construction value for the multi-year National Western Center redevelopment program is over $1 billion dollars. Please refer to the National Western Center website for additional background information: JOB IS FROM: nursingjobs.siteVIEWwww.nationalwesterncenter.com

Our team is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join the team. This is a limited term position with an expected end date of December 31, 2028.

As a Senior Accountant with the National Western Center, you will:

• Perform capital finance and contract accounting work on complex, multifaceted projects including the reporting and tracking of revenues and expenditures of projects that have program and city-wide impact

• Assist in delivering the NWCO program of infrastructure assets, provide a wide array of program analysis on capital planning and estimating

• Support funding scenario analysis utilizing the NWCO Program reporting tools.

• Perform specialized accounting functions in servicing and supporting the program or may service and support multiple client groups outside of the organization

• Manage complex accounting functions for multiple funding sources

• Support complex program purchasing activities involving multiple accounts or excessive costs

• Ensure assets are received and accounted for, and analyze purchasing transactions and functions

• Generate financial statements and reports for the department

• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

We are seeking an experienced Accountant with a meticulous and methodical approach, exceptional attention to detail, and prior experience with government and/or cost accounting.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Previous experience in government fund accounting highly preferred

• Solves practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical and statistical techniques.

• Experience with Workday is a plus

• Demonstrated ability to convince others to follow recommendations and advice to bring them into compliance with regulations, policies, and standards

• Independent problem solver and self-motivated

• Proven ability to perform complex financial research and investigations

• Genuine enthusiasm and passion for the National Western Center program, with a motivation to contribute to the success of the program and make an impact

• Candidates who are open to acquiring new skills, eager to adapt to new challenges, and excited about continuous growth and development

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of professional level accounting experience reconciling accounting discrepancies, analyzing expenditures, and preparing financial reports.

• Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements.

• License/Certifications: None

Application Deadline

This posting will close at 11:59 PM on February 12, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible to be considered.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CV2021 Accountant Senior

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Position Type

Limited (Fixed Term)

Position Salary Range

$67,161.00 - $110,816.00

Starting Pay

$67,500 - $95,000/year based on education and experience

Agency

NWCO National Western Center Office

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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