Grant Accountant
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Grant Accountant
Salary
$64,908.00 - $103,848.00 Annually
Location
Lakewood, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
RAA-EDO-00149 AC2 08/2025
Department
Department of Public Safety
Division
Executive Director's Office
Opening Date
08/15/2025
Closing Date
9/2/2025 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
700 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215
Hiring Pay Rate
Hiring range will be between $5,500 - $6,364.25 per month
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Lori Todacheene, HR Business Partner, lori.todacheene@state.co.us, (303) 358-6495.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
A n eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.
Our Mission -Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.
Our Vision -Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.
Our Core Values - Unity, Honor, Service
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!
Careers with a purpose:
If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!
We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.
You'll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!
When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.
Unmatched Benefits:
We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.
Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.
Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) (https://famli.colorado.gov/) .
Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.
Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates) for details.
CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave) and four annual wellness days.
The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
Credit Union of Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) membership eligibility.
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits) .
Description of Job
About the Work Unit
The Executive Director's Office (EDO) is the backbone of the Colorado Department of Public Safety, providing effective administrative and management services to the Department's operating divisions.
The EDO includes the following:
The Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director - Oversees strategic direction and operations for the department.
Administrative Services Office - Provides division and department-level administrative and support functions encompassing accounting, purchasing and contracts, budget, logistics services (fleet, warehousing, material management and fabrication) and property services (property management, leasing, facilities maintenance, construction project management and insurance programs) to support the operations and programs of CDPS divisions.
Human Resources Office - Supports recruitment, hiring, evaluation, benefits management, personnel actions, payroll and all other human resources functions.
Compliance Office - Manages Departmental Policy, Risk Management, Workers Compensation Program, Workplace Investigations, Internal Auditing, Rulemaking, and ensures compliance with state and federal requirements and the State's LESO 1033/1122 programs.
Colorado Integrated Criminal Justice Information Systems - develops cost-effective information sharing services to provide access for criminal justice agencies while maintaining information security. CICJIS is a collaborative program designed to facilitate information sharing at key decision points in the criminal justice process. There are five participating CICJIS agencies: the Department of Corrections, Judicial, the Colorado District Attorney's Council, the Division of Youth Corrections, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
Office of School Safety - assists local schools and communities to create safe and positive school climates for pre-k through higher education schools in Colorado.
The Administrative Services Office provides internal administrative support to the Divisions within CDPS and include the following sections:
Chief Administrative Officer's office
Accounting Services and Commercial Cards led by the Controller
Budget and Policy led by the Budget Director
Purchasing and Contracts by the Purchasing Director
Logistics Services Section led by the Logistics Director
Property Services Section led by the Property Services Director
Work Environment
Hybrid (two days in the office minimum, depending on location in the state)
Work unit core business hours Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm. (Flexible schedules available with supervisor approval)
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized Grant Accountant to join our accounting team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring fiscal compliance and accuracy for a portfolio of federal and state grant programs. The Grant Accountant serves as a trusted advisor to program managers, budget officers, and administrative staff, providing expert guidance on accounting policy, grant compliance, and fiscal reporting.
If you excel at problem-solving, enjoy working with complex funding sources, and can balance precision with big-picture financial insight, this may be the perfect role for you.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Financial Management
Record new grant awards in the state accounting system (CORE), assign program coding, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and departmental requirements.
Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with funding source rules, program requirements, and match calculations.
Maintain complete supporting documentation from grant award through closeout and retention period.
Calculate and record indirect cost allocations, receivables, and appropriate grant-specific accounting entries.
Prepare accurate, timely financial reports for all assigned programs and serve as a liaison during audits.
Accounting Operations
Independently produce, audit, reconcile, and approve financial and budget transactions.
Analyze accounting data for accuracy, compliance, and program alignment-making corrections or recommendations as needed.
Compile reimbursement requests, process receivables, and maintain reconciled account balances.
Provide monthly reconciliation between payroll data and the general ledger, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Assist with period-end close activities for assigned programs.
Special Projects & Support
Provide backup accounting support to teammates.
Participate in departmental projects, process improvement initiatives, and policy updates as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Note, to be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.
Proven Experience, Knowledge, Skills
Six (6) years of generally accepted accounting principals (GAAP) accounting experience to include journal entries and balance account reconciliations.
OR Education and Experience, Knowledge, Skills
A combination of related education (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) and/or business accounting experience equal to six (6) years
or
Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will count for six (6) years of the requirement.
Preferred Qualifications and Competencies
Integrity, transparency, accountability, honesty and trust are fundamental expectations for this role.
Solid understanding of GAAP, State Fiscal Rules, and grant compliance regulations for federal and state programs.
Experience with accounting systems (CORE or equivalent ERP preferred) and related sub-systems.
Skilled in reconciliation, account analysis, and preparation of complex financial reports.
Strong decision-making ability, attention to detail, and accuracy in all work performed.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to train, guide, and advise diverse stakeholders.
Ability to research issues, interpret fiscal policy, and recommend effective solutions.
Must have excellent customer service skills and sensitivity and discretion with respect to confidential matters.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Conditions of Employment
Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search, reference checking.
Must be Colorado resident at the time of application
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb . A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
Are you in need of an accommodation?
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources department at cdps_hr@state.co.us.
Recruitment Timeline Information and Important Notices
Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
Closing Date: All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Supplemental Question: Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience, career accomplishments, and views about organizational values and approaches, and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive.
Transcripts: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application should education be used as qualification. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.
Military Veterans: If you are a military veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Member 4 Copy, and VA disability letter if available/applicable at the time of application so we can determine if you are eligible for veteran's preference points. Military personnel who are stationed outside of Colorado may be eligible for this position by submitting the completed DD-2058 "State of Legal Residence" form.
Application Tips : For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips, please view this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUwZiY6G24U&feature=emb_logo) .
Resumes, Cover Letters, or other documents submitted: will not be reviewed, assessed, or used in the initial stages of the comparative analysis (transcripts submitted to verify that the applicant meets either the education requirement or minimum qualification substitution are exempt from this).
Notifications All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be sent via email to the email address listed on your application. Include your current working email address on your application and check the email provided on your application frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
Comparative Analysis Steps may include
An online skills assessment the week of September 2nd
Structured application review by a panel of SMEs week of September 8th
Interviews the w eek of September 15th
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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Please describe specific examples of your role and responsibilities during each phase of the grant lifecycle including pre-award, award, and post award.
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Please describe your skill level in MS Excel. Provide specific examples of how you have used these skills.
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Please describe a time you provided exceptional customer service to address the needs of the stakeholder while ensuring compliance with polices and regulations.
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I acknowledge that the hiring salary range for this position is between $66,000 - $76,371 annually.
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I understand that employees of the Colorado Department of Public Safety contribute to the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) retirement benefit plan and do not contribute to Social Security.
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