Salary : $56,028.00 - $61,668.00 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: KAA 7813 Accountant I 4.24
Department: Department of Labor and Employment
Division: Executive Director's Office
Opening Date: 04/18/2024
Closing Date: 4/29/2024 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 633 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Information
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLY
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024
This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need. This position will be required to report at least twice a week to the business address listed.
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-programs

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
PLEASE NOTE: With the beginning of this program, CDLE will no longer accept attachments of any kind with applications. Please be as thorough as possible in documenting your education and work history in the application system. Attachments will not be accepted or considered during any phase of the hiring process including minimum qualification screening, comparative analysis, or interviews.
Description of Job

The salary range for this posting is:
$26.94 - $29.65 Hourly
$2,154.92 - $2,371.85 Biweekly
$4,669.00 - $5,139.00 Monthly
$56,028.00 - $61,668.00 Annually
This job posting represents two vacancies, please review the job description for each below:
The Division:
The Controller's office is the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's central accounting and finance office. The Controller's office maintains activities that involve overseeing internal financial controls; ensuring compliance with various regulations; acting as the approval authority for journal entries, cash receipts, interagency transactions, appropriation and appropriation transfer transactions, and yearly allotments; and facilitating the annual Financial and Single Audit. The Finance Office provides internal support to the Divisions, Offices and Units within the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, including Unemployment Insurance, Employment, and Training, including the Workforce Development Council and the Rural Consortium, Labor Standards and Statistics, Oil and Public Safety, Workers' Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation and Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI). This also includes the Office of the Future of Work, the Just Transitions Office and the Office of New Americans. The Controller's office is part of the Executive Director's Office and is located in downtown Denver.
Payroll position:
The Payroll unit is responsible for the accurate and timely collection and reporting of hours worked and leave taken by department employees in accordance with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act and State Personnel Rules. This unit serves and pays nearly 1500 employees. This unit processes all monthly, bi-weekly and supplemental payrolls. Processes all insurance elections for new employees and benefit changes during open enrollment while ensuring data in multiple payroll systems, EDSys, CPPS, KRONOS, CORE or any other HRIS and/or payroll systems are synchronized.
The Accountant I will, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and all applicable State fiscal rules and regulations and Federal rules and regulations; identify errors and ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations; manage work flows to ensure that all accounting transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner; maintain files that include supporting documentation for all accounting transactions; ensure internal fiscal policies are followed; ensure fiscal deadlines are met; ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end closes; monitor and maintain accounting controls; and resolve accounting discrepancies on a timely basis.
General Accounting position:
The Accountant I will, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and all applicable State fiscal rules and regulations and Federal rules and regulations; identify errors and ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations; manage work flows to ensure that all accounting transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner; maintain files that include supporting documentation for all accounting transactions; ensure internal fiscal policies are followed; ensure fiscal deadlines are met; ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end closes; monitor and maintain accounting controls; and resolve accounting discrepancies on a timely basis. This position will perform basic calculations, reconciliations, ledger maintenance, and grant program monitoring using the State's accounting system and grant module in CORE. In addition, they will enter payments out of grant funds, encumbrances, enter journal voucher transactions, process cash receipts, interagency transfers and payments . This position will prepare executive management reports and grant financial reports for Federal, State and Local grants with accuracy and completeness.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:
H8A1XX
MINIMUM QUALIFI CATIONS:
Experience Only:
Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
OR
Education and Experience:
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 four (4) years
Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for four (4) years of education
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with federal grants, matching/reserve/MOE requirements, and Uniform guidance
• Performing duties similar to those assigned to the position as a classified State of Colorado employee.

Competencies:

• Financial department processes: Familiarity with the different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organization, and other specificities of the financial department within an organization. Understanding of financial statements, investments, disclosing policies, etc.
• Accounting techniques: Experience with the techniques of recording and summarizing business and financial transactions and analyzing, verifying, and reporting the results.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• The Office of the State Controller (Colorado State Fiscal Rules, Fiscal Procedures Manual, Procurement Rules, Accounts Receivable Collection Rules, CORE Policies and Procedures, etc.).
• Federal rules and regulations related to the administration of Federal grants, up to and including knowledge of the Federal Uniform Guidance.
• Successful individual in this position will also have knowledge of the Legislature and/or Governor's Office (Long Bill appropriations, Executive Orders, Colorado Revised Statutes), and CDLE specific policies and initiatives

Conditions of Employment:

• 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.

Appeal Rights: (Updated)
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department's action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.gov/board-rules.
Supplemental Information
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact: chris.mcgill@state.co.us
Minimum Qualification Screening 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. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
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.
Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review
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.
Supplemental Questions
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.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment 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 ADAAA Coordinator, Sean Montoya, at sean.montoya@state.co.us . Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For all other inquiries about this recruitment effort, please call 303-318-8200.
While a salary range is posted for this position, an eventual salary offer is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis, which considers multiple factors including but not limited to education and experience compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work.
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:
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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I acknowledge the comparative analysis process for this position will consist of a review of the information contained within my application/job duty statements and that any attachments will not be included during the minimum qualification screening or application review. The structured application review/numerical scoring of my application will be based on the content listed in the job duty statements, the preferred qualifications, required competencies, and answers to supplemental questions. My responses to the supplemental questions will be scored based on my ability to follow instructions and provide detailed, clear and concise answers to each question.

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your experience working with the State Financial system CORE, CPPS, and Kronos. If you have not worked with CORE, CPPS, or Kronos, please describe your experience with other Payroll software and accounting systems.
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Please describe in detail your level of expertise with Excel and how you have used it to analyze financial data and produce meaningful reports for use in decision making.
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Please describe your Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and/or payroll experience. If you are describing payroll experience, please describe how many people were on the payroll.
Required Question