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.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.  New hires are typically brought into the organization between $59,000.00-$69,000.00.  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

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year

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

The City and County of Denver has announced furlough days, or unpaid days off, for most employees to meet a budget shortfall in 2025. There are two fixed furlough days for all limited (temporary positions with an end date) and unlimited (permanent) employees on August 29th, the Friday before Labor Day, and November 28th, the day after Thanksgiving. If you receive an offer for this position, your annual pay will determine whether you are required to take additional furlough days. Details will be discussed during the offer process for selected candidate(s).   

Location & Schedule

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. In this position you can expect to be onsite 3 days a week at the Denver International Airport. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36.4 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 40,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do. 

The Department of Finance at Denver International Airport is currently seeking a qualified Staff Accountant. This position is primarily responsible for managing and processing accounts payable, with a strong focus on supplier accounts, vendor relationship management, and ensuring timely and accurate payments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues, management, and external partners to support and enhance departmental performance.

As a Staff Accountant you can expect to:

• Work with GAAP and accrual method of accounting

• Prepare and record expenses entries and analyze account information when required

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner

• Entering and processing accounts payable (invoices)

• Research and resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies

• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date

• Summarize financial and payment data and collecting information required for financial metrics

• Assist in improving the accounts payable functions by helping evaluate processes and implementing changes

• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

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

• Accounting and/or finance experience

• Strong understanding of accounting theory and accrual method

• Highly detail oriented and organized in work

• Ability to meet assigned deadlines

• Excellent communicat