NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Director of Accounting
Denver Metro, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$7,436.05/mo - $7,742.76/mo
4+ years expNEOGOV is part of the Colorado Department of Higher Education, and they are seeking a Director of Accounting to oversee and manage the Accounting Office. The role involves reviewing transactions, implementing accounting policies, and supervising accounting staff while ensuring compliance with state regulations.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage workflow of the accounting team and lead accountants with basic to intermediate skills
Assign tasks, monitor work progress and workflow, review accountants’ work performance and revise work standards as needed
Communicate with the Office of the State Controller and Office of State Auditor on Department business, this includes:
Ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of the monthly and annual finalization of financial records of the accounting periods
Contribute financial data to ensure the timely delivery of quarterly reports to the Office of the State Controller
Work with the Controller to upload data and information for the Provided by Client (PBC) list for the annual audit
Interpret and understand Colorado State Government financial language
Prepare internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP and GASB
Continuously evaluate accounting processes and systems for improvements and efficiency
Maintain the integrity of the Department’s accounting system in accordance with state and federal regulations and Department policies
Create and process financial transaction documents in CORE, including budget documents, payroll documents, CORE, UDOCs, Internal Exchange Transactions (IET), Internal Transaction Initiator (ITI), Internal Transaction Agreement (ITA), and Journal Variance (JV) entries
Manage and approve accounts receivable for cash fund divisions, including the Office of Private Postsecondary Education, the Division of Private Occupational Schools, and other entities with the Department
Reconcile all general and grant ledger expenditure accounts and fund allocations
Approve employee travel reimbursements and verify expenses in accordance with state fiscal rules
Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions
Ensure proper documentation support, chart of account coding, authorization, mathematical accuracy, and assure that documents are complying with state fiscal rules, state procurement rules and department policies
Support the development, mentoring, retention, and performance of the accounting staff in partnership with the Controller and Chief Financial Officer
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in a field of study/occupational field related to accounting, audit, business, finance, or a related field including 24 semester hours in accounting
Four (4) years of accounting experience with demonstrated experience with CORE (accounting system) and InfoAdvantage (reporting system)
Experience working in state or local government finance or accounting
Experience with higher-level rules and guidance within statewide fiscal rules and accounting systems
Standard office practices, procedures, software and equipment, including the use of personal computers, telephones, Zoom, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Teams)
State statutes, rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines
General accounting practices and standards, including GAAP, GASB
State fiscal rules, state financial reporting and state auditor requirements
General ledger and reconciliation experience
Work effectively in both independent and team situations
Independently investigate questions regarding accounting record and deliverables
Translate accounting principles and processes to program staff
Manage sensitive issues and confidential information
Think critically and apply reasoning and analysis
Take the initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner
Communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with internal and external partners
Employ attention to technical detail and accuracy
Apply time management skills to prioritize work
Establish and maintain relationships with internal/external stakeholders
Read and interpret new and existing statutes to identify the impact of proposed legislation on the department
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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