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State of Colorado is Hiring a Procurement Card Accountant. Near Lakewood, CO
Department InformationThis position is open only 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
CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our EEOD Utilization Report (2020)
Why Do I Love My Job at CDPS 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 PurposeIf 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 BenefitsWe highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.
This position applies accounting theories, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB), and other professional accounting standards to provide professional accounting duties and financial reporting services to the Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS). Working knowledge of state and departmental accounting, the state’s financial system of record (CORE), and financial tools such as Excel are required.
Key Responsibilities
or
A combination of related education (coursework requires 27 semester hours
completed in accounting or auditing) and/or relevant 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
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Supplemental InformationARE YOU IN NEED OF AN ACCOMODATION? 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 Human Resources at cdps_hr@state.co.us .
EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENTThe 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.
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 .
NOTIFICATIONSAll correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email 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.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION
Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado
Our Core Values – Unity, Honor, Service
CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our EEOD Utilization Report (2020)
Why Do I Love My Job at CDPS 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 PurposeIf 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 BenefitsWe 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) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) .
- 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 for details.
- CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and 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 membership eligibility.
- The Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director– Oversees strategic direction and operations for the department.
- Administrative Services Office- Provides division and department level support functions encompassing accounting, procurement, budget, payroll, and logistics services (fleet, facilities, warehousing, material management and fabrication) to support the operations and programs of CDPS divisions.
- Human Resources Office- Supports recruitment, hiring, evaluation, benefits management, personnel actions and all other human resources functions.
- Compliance and Professional Standards Office– Develops policies, assesses and manages risk, and ensures compliance with state and federal requirements and professional standards.
- 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.
- Colorado School Safety Resource Center– 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 sections provide a full range of logistics and financial services, including accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, budget and policy formulation, financial reporting, federal financial grant application, Division financial policy implementation in congruence with the Colorado Department of Public Safety financial policies, sub-recipient contract preparation, and grant financial administration services for the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM).
- Chief Administrative Officer’s office
- Accounting Services led by the Controller
- Budget and Policy led by the Budget Director
- Procurement and Commercial Cards led by the Purchasing Director
- Logistics Services Section led by the Logistics Director
This position applies accounting theories, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB), and other professional accounting standards to provide professional accounting duties and financial reporting services to the Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS). Working knowledge of state and departmental accounting, the state’s financial system of record (CORE), and financial tools such as Excel are required.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the department Commercial Card program management.
- Manages the Commercial Card program by ordering and issuing cards, card inventory control, card replacement and recovery of expired or withdrawn cards, and associated activities.
- Develops and provides training to internal and external customers as necessary.
- Develops approval for all audit plans and activities to ensure program compliance for Controller.
- Develops and maintains CDPS guides, procedures, training, and related documents pertaining to the program and as otherwise assigned.
- Regularly monitors best practices and keeps informed of all program related changes, updates, and activities.
- This role is the primary point of contact for Vendors who wish to do business with CDPS.
- This role is the primary point of contact for CDPS employees who require CORE access, changes to access, or termination of access as needed (termination responsibility may be shared with CDPS payroll to ensure timeliness).
- Pre-audits assigned payment vouchers by reviewing supporting documentation, determining the availability of budget, verifying correct fiscal period, verifying correct vendor codes, validating appropriate account coding and confirming compliance with state and departmental fiscal policies.
- Position will collaborate with one or more divisions to support divisional objectives and represent the controller's office on fiscal matters, participating in divisional fiscal staff activities and advising divisional staff on agency-wide objectives.
or
A combination of related education (coursework requires 27 semester hours
completed in accounting or auditing) and/or relevant 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
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes reference checks, a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search.
- Must be Colorado resident at the time of application
- Must possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Must be able to accurately interpret and coach others on simple to complex rules and regulations
- Experience as a commercial card administrator.
- Must have excellent customer service skills and sensitivity and discretion with respect to confidential matters.
- Experience in CORE or other similar financial system.
- Experience in creating, maintaining, and producing financial reports.
- Experience creating training materials.
- Ability to multi-task and maintain a tracked workflow in order to put aside projects that do not have a ready solution for items that require immediate attention
- Excellent interpersonal skills and intercultural competence.
- Exceptional verbal, writing, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Supplemental InformationARE YOU IN NEED OF AN ACCOMODATION? 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 Human Resources at cdps_hr@state.co.us .
EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENTThe 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.
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 .
NOTIFICATIONSAll correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email 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.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION
- 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.
- 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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$111k-142k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/21/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/04/2024
HEADQUARTERS
FORT COLLINS, CO
SIZE
>50,000
FOUNDED
2019
CEO
DENISE SELDERS
REVENUE
$10B - $50B
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