SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

** Applications will be received until March 6, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
  About this job:
  Performs advanced level accounting functions specific to the District’s financial operations with an emphasis on fixed asset accounting. Performs budget to actual analysis on various projects within the District, maintains an understanding of accounting for construction in process, performs analysis and regular account reconciliations, and ensures accurate recording of transactions as well as projects placed in service as capital assets. Handles transactions pertaining to day-to-day activities for the District. Participates in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) CAFR and/or Single Audit. 
  What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range $75,457 - $90,548. 
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.  For more information visit our New Employee Resources page. 

What You'll Do:
 

• Collaborates with teams across the District to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Establishes and maintains procedures for accounting for assigned funds and projects.
• Researches and documents recommendations on governmental accounting standards, new pronouncements and proposed accounting treatments, with an emphasis on Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Participates in the preparation of the Data Pipeline submission to the State of Colorado Department of Education (CDE).
• Participates in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Single Audit for the District, including preparation and review of prepared by client (PBC) items and footnote disclosures as they relate to capital accounting.
• Collaborates with central operations teams and customer service among departmental teams.
• Handles matters related to human resources and finance that are confidential in nature and used in negotiations with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to, legal liabilities, private contracts, and financial and strategic District bargaining information.
• Reconcile Districts balance sheet accounts, including researching and correcting discrepancies between District records and other sources 
• Review, research, and prepare original journal entries to record financial data in the general ledger and sub-ledgers as deemed necessary, review journal entries submitted by other District departments, research and revise as necessary 

  What You’ll Need:  

• Bachelor's Degree - Required
• Five (5+) plus years Relevant field with experience in a governmental accounting setting (school district accounting) - Preferred
• Two (2+) plus years experience in annual Comprehensive Financial Report and/or Single Audit - Required Preferred - Preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA Candidate - Preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Excellent organizational, time management, and analytic skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate diplomatically and persuasively with effective verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Outstanding facilitation and communication skills, including ability to inspire and motivate others
• Ability to perform as an effective leader and team player, recognizing and resolving conflicts or potentially controversial situations through diplomacy
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and juggle management of several high-priority projects in parallel
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team
• Advanced proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Products
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. 
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.  
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