Accountant Jobs in Colorado

Accountant jobs in Colorado are among the most active in the Mountain West, with consistent demand from energy companies, aerospace and defense contractors, healthcare systems, and a growing technology sector concentrated along the Front Range. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder anchor the hiring market, where employers such as Lockheed Martin, UCHealth, and Charles Schwab maintain large finance and accounting teams. The most sought-after specialties in Colorado right now are public accounting and audit, corporate tax, and government and nonprofit accounting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles86
Top employerState of Colorado
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring20
Work type46% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Town Treasurer & Accountant
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Town Treasurer & Accountant
Town of Nederland
Nederland, Colorado
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$119k - $130k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Staff Accountant
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Staff Accountant
Modivcare
Denver, Colorado
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$53k - $82k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Accountant I
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Accountant I
State of Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$59k - $77k/yr
Hybrid
Military encouraged
1,001-5,000

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Senior Property Accountant
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Senior Property Accountant
Sage Hospitality
Denver, Colorado
Audit
Business Analysis
Compliance & Risk
$80k - $95k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Technical Staff Accountant II
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Technical Staff Accountant II
Arrow Electronics
Centennial, Colorado
Audit
Business Analysis
Compliance & Risk
$70k - $80k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Accountant Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lakewood
7 jobs
Englewood
6 jobs
Centennial
5 jobs
Colorado Springs
5 jobs
Fort Collins
4 jobs
Aurora
2 jobs
Boulder
2 jobs
Durango
2 jobs

Accountant Job Market in Colorado

A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

State of Colorado5 open roles
Prologis3 open roles
CRUSOE2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in accountant jobs across Colorado.

  • CPA license issued or recognized by the Colorado State Board of Accountancy
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
  • Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle
  • Experience preparing financial statements and general ledger reconciliations
  • Working knowledge of GAAP and relevant federal and Colorado tax regulations
  • Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling

Accountant Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a accountant in Colorado?

To work as a licensed CPA in Colorado, you apply through the Colorado State Board of Accountancy, pass all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, and meet the state's education requirement of a bachelor's degree with at least 150 credit hours including specific accounting coursework. Experience requirements apply for full licensure. Staff accountant and accounting analyst roles that do not require a CPA license are open to candidates holding a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

How much do accountants make in Colorado?

Accountants in Colorado earn a median of about $97,030 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,760 for the lowest 10% to over $162,160 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire accountants in Colorado?

Colorado accountant roles are posted by State of Colorado, Prologis, and CRUSOE and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's mix of aerospace, energy, healthcare, and financial services firms means hiring is spread across both large corporate finance departments and regional public accounting firms along the Front Range.

Which Colorado cities have the most accountant jobs?

Denver, Lakewood, and Englewood have the highest concentration of accountant openings in Colorado. Denver drives the majority of demand as the state's commercial and financial hub, home to corporate headquarters and large regional offices, while Colorado Springs and Boulder contribute significant openings through defense contractors, university-affiliated organizations, and technology companies that maintain their own in-house accounting teams.

Are there remote accountant jobs in Colorado?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 67% of accountant openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of accounting work. Tax preparation, financial reporting, and management accounting roles are the most commonly offered in remote or hybrid arrangements, while roles requiring on-site audit access or payroll coordination tend to stay in office.

How can I get hired as a accountant in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a staff accountant or accounting assistant role at a Colorado public accounting firm or a large employer such as a healthcare system, state agency, or university. Firms that recruit heavily from Colorado State University, the University of Colorado, and University of Denver run structured new-graduate programs each fall. Lateral moves from bookkeeping, accounts payable, or payroll clerk positions are common, and sitting for the CPA exam, even before passing all sections, strengthens applications considerably.

Where can I find and apply to accountant jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to accountant jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location preferences, and apply directly to each position through the listing.

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