Accountant III.
State of Colorado
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Job summary
State of Colorado’s Department of Labor and Employment seeks a seasoned Accountant III to manage payroll and complex accounting operations within the CORE/GAAP framework. You will lead staff, ensure accurate financial reporting, and advise on fiscal matters for programs and grants.
Colorado residency is required, with strong emphasis on collaboration with stakeholders and adherence to state rules. The role offers hybrid work with reporting to an identified office location.
Qualifications
- Eight (8) years of relevant accounting experience or a combination of related education and experience totaling eight years.
- Colorado residency at time of application is required.
- CPA licensure will count toward years of experience and may substitute for some education/experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee payroll and general accounting operations for the unit.
- Ensure GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting and statements.
- Lead and develop accounting staff; review work and provide guidance.
- Collaborate with program managers, auditors, and external partners on financial matters.
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This position is Hybrid and will be required to report to the identified office location as required by the supervisor. The Department of Labor and Employment keeps Colorado strong and competitive. We connect workers with great jobs and assist those who have been injured on the job. We help people who are unemployed through no fault of their own by providing temporary wage replacement and we ensure fair labor practices. We provide an up-to-date and accurate picture of the economy that helps in decision making. And we protect the workplace – and Colorado communities – with a variety of consumer protection and safety programs.
This position is Hybrid and will be required to report to the identified office location as required by the supervisor. The Department of Labor and Employment keeps Colorado strong and competitive. We connect workers with great jobs and assist those who have been injured on the job. We help people who are unemployed through no fault of their own by providing temporary wage replacement and we ensure fair labor practices. We provide an up-to-date and accurate picture of the economy that helps in decision making. And we protect the workplace – and Colorado communities – with a variety of consumer protection and safety programs.
This is a values-driven organization, committed to accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect. We believe in outstanding customer service, an inclusive culture, continued process improvement and in our role as a trusted and strategic partner. Recognizing that knowledgeable employees drive our success, we are seeking dedicated individuals who exhibit our shared values and our passion for quality and excellence in all we do. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer excellent benefits :
- Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
- Medical and dental health plans
- Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
- Paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
- BenefitHub state employee discount program
- MotivateMe employee wellness program
- Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
- Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces
- RTD EcoPass Commuter Program
- Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-program
Our agency website: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
CDLE has implemented a pilot program on March 1st, 2022 which will award Disability Hiring Preference Points similar to the Veterans’ Preference Points program. During your application process you will be asked if you would like to be considered for either of these programs for additional points in the hiring process. To learn more about Disability Hiring Preference and what will be required to participate, please visit our website: https://sites.google.com/state.co.us/disability-hiring-preference/home
The salary range of this posting is:
HOURLY
$40.22 - $54.65
BIWEEKLY
$3,217.85 - $4,372.09
MONTHLY
$6,972.00 - $9,472.86
The Accountant III is a professional accounting position that typically has experience with design, structure, and maintenance/update of the accounting system used by a unit that is beyond the entry level. The type of responsibility found at the professional accountant level generally requires the application of more complex accounting theories, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and standards (Financial Accounting Standards Board) usually acquired through an accounting or finance degree. The Accountant III typically manages or leads accountants and/or staff who have basic to intermediate level accounting skills. The Accountant III has significant experience and knowledge with higher level rules and guidance within the constraints of statewide fiscal rules and accounting systems. Accountant IIIs are involved with Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) modules Payroll and public agency and program accounting stand-alone systems and sub-systems maintenance and interface, as well as any necessary development, implementation and modification of agency systems or sub-systems. Accountants also work with accounting and fiscal condition reports preparation, analysis, and interpretation; accounting records production and maintenance; and accounting reports and statements review to assure accurate and timely reflection of fiscal conditions of the agency and/or program. Accountant IIIs will be beyond the entry level Accountant and more engaged at the analytical and interpretation levels. Accountant IIIs assure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE), the Governmental and Financial Reporting Standards (GASB), and state fiscal rules.
- Manages, supervises or executes key payroll or program/grant accounting operations for General Accounting and/or Payroll.
- Fiscal oversight for all general accounting, payroll reconciliation, compensated absences and some grant program expenditure, revenue, asset and liability accounts.
- Advises the Deputy Controller and Grant Program Accountants/Managers on financial matters pertaining to general accounting and some grant program or Payroll administration.
- Communicates, negotiates and interacts verbally and in writing with Department program managers, auditors, Federal, State and County agencies, and program stakeholders regarding program fiscal rules and regulations.
- Assists the program fiscal stakeholders with the interpretations of financial reports, in addition to compiling and submitting extensive federal reporting monthly, quarterly and annually.
- This position interprets and determines grant financial reporting requirements and program needs from a transactional basis.
- The position will monitor and report general accounting and some grant program fund allocations to ensure that Director and Program Managers have the most current information for decision making.
- This position formulates grant fiscal requirements, and plans, develops and implements the appropriate account code structures in the financial/accounting subsystem to achieve the departments’ fiscal objectives.
- Reviews accounting, payroll and financial records and transactions of direct reports to assure conformance to all applicable Federal, State, and Local rules and regulations.
- Either Supervisor or Lead duties responsibilities training and training plans for other accountants or other direct reports.
- Written checklists, policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned by the Controller and/or the Deputy Controller.
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
H8A3XX Accountant III
Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
A combination of related education (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years
Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will count for six (6) years of the requirement
- Payroll accounting experience.
- Time Keeping and/or Universal Kronos Group application (UKG) experience.
- Team leadership experience.
- Performing similar duties as a State of Colorado classified employee.
- Must be a Colorado resident at time of application.
- You must pass a thorough background check prior to employment which will include the E-Verify process.
As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing . 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 ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: 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. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov .
A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying.
Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process.
After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit with your application materials. Therefore, it is extremely important to document in the work experience/job duties portion of your online application the extent to which you possess the education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. It is also important to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase.
Answer the supplemental questions on the application completely and thoughtfully. Your answers may be rated based on your writing ability (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing) as well as the content of your answer.
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