Housing Stability Accounting Technician

Housing Stability Accounting Technician### Housing Stability Accounting TechnicianApply: Downtown Denver: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 12, 2026 (5 days left to apply): R0083918# 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 OfferThe City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $21.26 - $26.00/hour.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## Location & Schedule The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the field several days a week and telecommute at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.In this position you can expect to work on site at least 3 days a week at the **Wellington Webb Municipal Building**, 201 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202.*Please note: Downtown parking expenses are the responsibility of the employee. We offer a flexible spending account option specifically for parking; if you elect this option, you can use pre-tax dollars for parking. We also offer a City-sponsored RTD EcoPass to all City employees– allowing the use of public transportation for free as a City Employee.*## Who We Are & What You’ll Do At the Department of Housing Stability, we are committed to support Denver residents as healthy, housed and connected. We invest resources, create policy, and partner with various organizations to help keep residents in the homes that they already live in, quickly resolve an experience of homelessness, and connect residents to new housing opportunities. To support these efforts, the department helps to:* Stabilize residents at risk of involuntary displacement and connect residents to housing resources such as home repairs, rent and utility assistance, and legal support. This work is led by our Homelessness Resolution and Housing Stability Division* Support residents experiencing a crisis and connect them to housing, shelter and other services to get stabilized quickly. This work is led by our Homelessness Resolution and Housing Stability Division* Create and preserve existing affordable housing and connect residents at any income level to new housing opportunities through programs such as down-payment assistance or counseling services. This work is led by our Housing Opportunity Division* Support financial services, contracting and procurement, data analysis and strategic planning, administrative resources, and communications across the housing continuum. This work is led by our Operations DivisionThe HOST Accounts Payable team is hiring for a full-time, unlimited Accounting Technician.As an Accounting Technician, you will provide financial management services, including financial recordkeeping, procurement/payables support, and processing financial transactions. The work will be fluid, dynamic, and require the highest level of customer service to our internal and external clients and suppliers. Our team values innovative individuals with a strong commitment toward public service. We are looking for candidates who possess exceptional customer service skills, written and oral communication skills, effective knowledge of business processes and the ability to thrive in a team environment.Specifically, as the Associate Accountant, you will:* Perform specialized clerical and technical level accounting activities that include record keeping and reporting in support of the Housing division with accounts payable and procurement* Reconcile account balances, and supplier statements, tracks expenditures* Perform analysis to identify problems with reconciliation and make corrections* Prepare reports that define financial information used internally by other City agencies and other governmental organizations* Research variances to determine possible causes and recommend corrective actions* Support client agency's budget process by helping with budget errors and match exceptions to ensure Agency payables are executed as effectively and efficiently as possible* Ensure client agencies and suppliers receive excellent customer service* Develop and maintain positive relationships, based on trust and collaboration, with agency personnel## 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:* An Associate’s Degree in Accounting/Finance* At least 6 months of accounting experience with Federal grants* Intermediate/advanced excel skills; strong analytical skills* Excellent data entry and problem-solving skills* Strong customer service orientation* Ability to be a team player and support others in achieving departmental goals* Ability to be self-motivated* Strong attention to accuracy and timeliness## Required Minimum Qualifications * Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.* Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience performing financial recordkeeping, reconciliation of accounting discrepancies, and making journal and ledger entries.* Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.* License/Certifications: None**To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):** * Resume## Application DeadlineThis position is expected to stay open until November 11, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than November 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM.# About Everything Else**Job Profile**CV2359 Accounting Technician IITo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.**Position Type**Unlimited**Position Salary Range**$21.26 - $31.89**Target Pay**$21.26 - $26.00/hour**Agency**Department of Housing Stability**Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies**City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.*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.**It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. 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