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CPW ACCOUNTANT IV / Deputy Controller (Denver, CO)

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Denver, CO | Full Time

$67k-82k (estimate)

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Accountant IV -Deputy Controller

Colorado Judicial Branch

Denver, CO | Full Time

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CPW ACCOUNTANT IV / Deputy Controller (Denver, CO)

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State of Colorado Job Opportunities is Hiring a CPW ACCOUNTANT IV / Deputy Controller (Denver, CO) Near Denver, CO

Department Information

OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY

Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.

We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow.
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.
In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

Medical and Dental plans
Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Employee Wellness programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE
Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.

The Financial Services Unit provides accounting, procurement and budget support and management to the Division. The Accounting work unit manages all aspects of the accounting function including: accounting for all expenditures (operating, capital, payroll), revenues and sales processes, cash management, grant reporting, cost accounting and allocations. The unit monitors, reports, and interprets overarching financial policy, rules and practices in order to ensure that all financial transactions are recognized and recorded correctly for the Division. In order to enact these functions successfully the unit is in contact with many individuals inside and outside of the agency, and acts as the liaison between DNR Accounting and Division personnel. In order to manage the financial transactions the unit develops and enforces policies and procedures, provides training for division staff, and consults with division staff on the proper ways to record financial information and use the State financial operating system (CORE) to record and report this data. The unit also works closely with CPW Budget to implement financing mechanisms, develop and maintain Division financial coding structures, ensure proper budget amounts are recorded in the State financial system, grant setup and monitoring, consulting on accounting principles and rules, and assisting in development, preparation, and review of financial reports. In addition, the unit works closely with CPW Procurement on the coding, set-up, lapse/roll, set-up and payment of encumbered funds (CT, PO, and DO).

Description of Job

Support to the CPW Accounting and Controller and in some cases co-managerial responsibility and for various aspects of day-to-day accounting activities, as well as intermediate and long-term projects, in the CPW accounting section, including but not limited to the following.

Professional and technical accounting, expertise, and reporting
There are several major areas of the CPW Accounting Unit including the following: accounts payable, revenue and banking, grants, inventory, payroll, fiscal year-end closing activities, coordination of DNR projects and other key areas (e.g. tax compliance, system implementation & integrity, process development and implementation). In all of these areas, this position is required to assist in whatever manner is needed which includes process reviewing work products, process, improvement, developing, mentoring, and training accounting staff and communications and relationship building. This position will be responsible for managerial or co-managerial duties of one or more of these major areas. Examples of possible areas are:
Accounts Payable – Will likely be heavily involved in this area with oversight responsibilities. Reviews payment requests for proper account coding in accordance with GAAP, State Fiscal Rules, State Procurement Rules, Division and Departmental policies and procedures. Expenditures include reimbursement for work performed, goods/services received, real estate purchases, capital development and equipment, and all other expenditures/purchases made by CPW. This mainly involves reviewing IN, GAX, and MD documents in CORE, in conjunction with related encumbrance documents (PO, POGG1, CT, CTGG1 and DO). This includes performing prepayment and post payment reviews to ensure correct account codes are assigned to all purchases for payment, and corrections for incorrect coding, balance sheet reconciliations, and related analysis. Provides expertise on technical payment processing, policies, system setup and questions.
Revenue - Review sales and revenue earned at CPW Offices and ensure the proper recording of transactions in both internal systems (IPAWS and/or other various internal revenue tracking mechanisms), and on the State’s accounting system (CORE). Oversee the correction of errors as necessary. Reviews customer refund requests submitted by CPW Offices for reasonableness and adherence to policy and processes the transactions accordingly. Reconciles bank statements, researches any discrepancies and unusual items, and transfers funds from Division bank accounts to the State Treasury to ensure compliance with fiscal rules and efficient cash management. Prepares both standard and non-standard revenue reports as requested by management. Provides expertise on technical revenue reporting, system setup and questions, and sales issues. Provides technical support and training for revenue reporting functionalities of the various revenue systems.
Compliance and reporting for all applicable rules and regulations
Will have oversight responsibilities for this area. Responsible for research, analysis, implementation, recording, year-end reporting (as necessary) and monitoring the various laws, rules, regulations, policies and the like. At a minimum, this includes all new GASB, State Legislation (Senate and House Bills), and GAAP accounting and reporting requirements. This could potentially entail directing staff to perform the correct procedures in an accurate and timely manner.

Policy and Procedural Improvement

Will have oversight responsibilities for this area. Procedure and Policy Improvement: Researches, recommends and implements changes and/or improvements to financial policies and procedures; identifies need for and develops, implements, and leads training programs for accounting staff; analyzes and interprets financial information in order to advise and assist financial services and division management; develops and maintains reports to meet financial and management reporting requirements. Makes recommendations on internal controls and training to improve performance and minimize risk.Form 1099 Reporting
Will have oversight responsibilities for this area. Responsible for W-9 reporting for external sales agents and IRS Form-1099 year-end reporting. This entails directing staff to perform the correct procedures in an accurate and timely manner.
Other Significant Accounting Responsibilities Will likely be heavily involved in these area with oversight responsibilities. Assist other accounting and financial services projects within the unit, including but not limited to, the following:

Responsible for overseeing drafting, submitting, monitoring, and accounting for all advance payment waiver requests to OSC and DNR for various programs: trails, outdoor equity, partners in the outdoors, SOLE, and all one-off request from CPW field staff. This involves working with Program and Accounting staff to strategize the best approach (amount, timing, and language) to advance payment waiver for that particular program.
Run diagnostic reports monthly and distribute to the applicable for research and resolution. Assist with this process and ensure that all diagnostics that CPW is responsible for have been adequately addressed. Communicate progress with DNR accounting and distribute final reports monthly.
Assist with audits (DNR internal, state, and external) on an as needed basis by being the main point of contact for the audit, as well as the liaison between CPW and DNR. Research questions, assign to applicable CPW staff, ensure proper resolution and report to DNR.
Great Colorado Payback Unclaimed Property Debt Forgiveness
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. This category will likely involve many projects, both one-off and ongoing. Example: new legislation that needs to be understood, assigned, and implemented into normal daily operation of the accounting unit.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications
Nine (9) years of relevant experience in (You can add experience you are looking for here) an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
OR
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 nine (9) years.
Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will count for
six (6) years of the requirement.
Substitutions

At least a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution which included 27 semester hours of accounting or auditing coursework will substitute for the degree requirement. Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two years of the professional accounting experience. Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Current or former State experience relevant to this position
Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience
Experience with CORE, the State’s financial system
Experience with Kronos, time keeping system

Required Competencies

Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent prioritization and problem solving skills
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent written communication skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Excellent Excel and MS Office skills

Conditions of Employment

State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle.
Occasional travel to various CPW Offices in order to provide training & support and assist in review of financial transactions and procedures will be required.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).

APPEAL RIGHTS:
It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or 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, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

The Assessment Process

All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.
Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.
Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.
This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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 Department of Natural Resources 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, at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us
ADAAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.