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*Cash Management Accountant ( (Accountant I or Trainee Position Available): DORA

Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285


Hybrid Workplace Arrangement:Although this position will be designated under the department’s hybrid workplace program, it will still be required to report to the department office on a scheduled basis and at the discretion of the supervisor, based on business need.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado.

Consumer protection is our mission.

DORA values and promotes diversity, supporting a workplace that is inclusive of people from different backgrounds and experiences; creating an environment that is reflective of our communities; promoting positive relationships; and putting forth unique perspectives to fulfill our mission.

Employer-sponsored RTD EcoPass, with offices located at Civic Center Plaza, above the RTD Civic Center station and just a few blocks from RTD light rail.Extensive work-life programs such as flexible schedules, training and professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects, and more!Employee wellness programs, including the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), which provides free, confidential counseling services.Bike-to-work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks.Flexible retirement benefits, including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans.Medical and Dental Health Insurance for employees and optional coverage for their dependents.Life Insurance for employees, and optional coverage for their dependents.Paid Time Off, including 11 paid holidays.Short- and long-term disability coverage.Tuition assistance program.

Position:

SAA 1370. This position exists to (1) execute the cash management operations for the Department, (2) implement procedures and rules that are consistent with sound cash security and control, (3) meet financial reporting requirements, and (4) guide Department-wide cash receipting functions toward the main State operating cash account and reporting system. This position also executes procedures for online transactions, cash receipts, walk-in cash receipts, ACH cash receipts, and lockbox cash receipts. Finally, this position will research State accounting guidelines and policies and make recommendations to their supervisor(s) to incorporate them into procedures for Division staff to follow when processing their cash receipts.

Duties include but are not limited to:Reviewing and reconciling daily cash receipt interface and receivable interface documents for correct fee amounts, account coding, and completeness prior to applying for level-1 Department approval;Leading and coordinating all walk-in cash receipts for the Department and verifying, logging, and posting each;Reviewing cash receipt documents for correct fee amounts, account coding, and completeness;Regulating and auditing any additional petty cash fund, change funds, and/or gift card funds that are delegated to Divisions throughout the Department and performing annual counts of each fund for year-end closing;Monitoring and verifying bank accounts and revenue deposits, verifying funds availability, and initiating ACH transfers from Department bank accounts to the State's operating account;Acting as the central point for submission of unrecoverable returned checks and past due accounts receivable to the Department’s contracted collection agency;Reviewing and approving cash receipt modifications for NSF checks and payment vouchers for revenue refunds;Performing periodic reconciliations and/or error corrections for relevant balance sheet accounts;Working in tandem with other accountants to ensure amounts posted and reflected on the books are complete and accurate each quarter and at fiscal year-end and assisting with research and cleanup of abnormal balances related to any account as needed;Assisting with the year-end close process by identifying receivables due from other State agencies and preparing any necessary Internal Receivable/Payable Confirmation Forms for submission to the Office of State Controller; also assisting with the preparation of year-end accruals due to/from balancing and any other applicable year-end exhibits;Ensuring that proper cash cutoff is applied to transactions at year-end and that the Treasury unclaimed credits list is reviewed, and appropriate amounts are claimed and posted to the correct accounting period;Identifying training needs for both accounting and Division staff; reviewing related policies and procedures and discussing the need for re-writing and related training with supervisor(s).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (MQs):

There are two ways to qualify for this position: 1) Experience OR 2) Education

Option 1: ExperienceFour (4) years of work experience which includes at least three of the following:

Providing customer service to internal and/or external customers, including responding to customer inquiries with tact and diplomacy;Processing, verifying and accurately entering information into a database;Reviewing and reconciling documents and forms;Reviewing documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance;Calculating data for verification purposes.OR

Option 2: EducationAssociate’s Degree and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in Accounting; ANDTwo (2) years of work experience which includes at least three of the following:

Providing customer service to internal and/or external customers, including responding to customer inquiries with tact and diplomacy;Processing, verifying and accurately entering information into a database;Reviewing and reconciling documents and forms;Reviewing documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance;Calculating data for verification purposes.

OR

Bachelor’s degree

from an accredited college or university in accounting.Note: YOU MUST ATTACH AN UNOFFICIAL COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS FOR VERIFICATION. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY PROHIBIT THE ABILITY TO VERIFY WHETHER YOU MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YOU MAY NOT MOVE FORWARD IN THE PROCESS.

Document this experience in your application

IN DETAIL , as your experience will not be inferred or assumed. Part-time experience will be prorated.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which included 27 semester hours of accounting or auditing coursework will substitute for the degree requirement;Partial credit toward the degree requirement will be given for completed college/university coursework that did not result in a degree. A master's or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study related to the work assignment will substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement.A valid license as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the bachelor's degree.Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience working with CORE, the State’s financial system;Demonstrated professional experience working in accounting following cash management procedures;Demonstrated account reconciliation experience;Demonstrated experience with compliance and fiscal audits;Demonstrated experience providing exceptional customer service to customers;Demonstrated experience working with and proficiency in Microsoft Office 2016 Software, including Word and Excel;Demonstrated experience working with a governmental agency or in public accounting;Demonstrated experience using infoAdvantage, the State’s financial reporting system.Required Competencies:

The following knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics are required competencies and may be considered during the selection process (including examination and/or interview):

Demonstrated written communication skills, including the ability to convey information to various stakeholders in a clear, accurate, and concise written manner;Demonstrated verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey information to audiences in a concise manner;Demonstrated attention to detail;Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, including having the ability to evaluate information in order to apply knowledge and to decide on the most appropriate course of action;Demonstrated prioritization skills, including planning, organizing tasks, and managing work assignments;Demonstrated time management skills, including the ability to multi-task to effectively manage competing and constantly changing priorities in order to meet tight deadlines;Flexibility and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and changes in the work assignment;Ability to read, interpret, and apply fiscal statutes and departmental policies and procedures;Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders;Problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues and communicate with stakeholders to obtain necessary information to resolve issues;Ability to utilize accounting techniques, working according to basic accounting theories, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and standards (Financial Accounting Standards Board);Ability to work according to Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) principles;Ability to interact diplomatically with peers and stakeholders;Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by workplace principles, practices and behaviors as internally identified and defined by the division and department;Demonstrated ability to read, understand, interpret, apply, and explain laws, rules, policies, and procedures;Sound judgement and the confidence to make decisions on a routine basis;Self-motivated, self-directed, reliable, and accountable;Self-starter, including the ability to work independently, learn new processes, utilize own knowledge and that of supervisor, and complete work with minimal supervision;Demonstrated professional demeanor;Ability to travel independently, including work in-office, as required by business needs and scheduled by the supervisor;Integrity and high ethical standards;Accountability, reliability, including attendance;Ability to maintain confidential or sensitive information;Knowledge and understanding in the use of PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, etc.), and Google Suite (Doc’s, Sheets, Slides, etc).Conditions of Employment:

Candidates who fail to meet the conditions of employment will be removed from consideration.

The successful passing of a reference check and/or, if required, a background check.

A reference check may include but is not limited to: contacting previous and current supervisors to verify employment and discuss performance, a review of the personnel file, a review of the performance record, etc.The type of background check depends on the job duties of the position, and can include a review of any criminal record, credit report, and/or driving record.Ability to travel independently, including work in-office, as required by business need and scheduled by the supervisor.

Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify whether or not they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Employees who have not been fully vaccinated may be required to submit to serial testing in the future. Upon hire, new employees will have three (3) business days to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination. Vaccinated employees must provide proof of vaccination.Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the most recent State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and current guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.

PLEASE READ - Required Application MaterialsInterested individuals must submit the following online:1. A completed State of Colorado Application

(log-in to your current NeoGov account or create a NeoGov account to complete the online application). Note: Incomplete applications, including incomplete work history sections or "see résumé," "see attachment," or "see addendum" statements, will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form.2.

A current email address

on your application, as all communication pertaining to this position will be conducted via email. Please set up your email to accept messages from info@governmentjobs.com and ‘@state.co.us’ addresses, and check your email often. Note: The department cannot guarantee the successful delivery of email, including incorrect filtering into junk mail folders.3. A detailed cover letter , explaining how you meet the required competencies and how your accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make you a good fit for this position; you may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this.4. Note: YOU MUST ATTACH AN UNOFFICIAL COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS FOR VERIFICATION. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY PROHIBIT THE ABILITY TO VERIFY WHETHER YOU MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YOU MAY NOT MOVE FORWARD IN THE PROCESS.

Comparative Analysis Process: Structured Application Review

Part of, if not the entire, comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials; Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application and cover letter, you describe the extent to which you possess the education, experience, and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the required and/or preferred qualifications/competencies. You are also encouraged to attach additional documents to that effect. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect your score and prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.Part of the comparative analysis process and/or the interview process may be conducted through remote video conferencing (i.e. Google Meet, Zoom, etc.)

Veterans’ Preference:

Candidates who wish to assert Veterans’ Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 to their application. Failure to do so will result in being denied Veterans Preference.PLEASE NOTE:

Former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through competitive examination of merit and fitness. Failure to include the required information, failure to follow instructions, and/or failure to submit materials by the application deadline may result in your application not being considered for the position and may affect your score or inclusion in the final pool of qualified candidates. 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.ADAAAAccommodations:

DORA 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 dora_adacoordinator@state.co.us.Appeal Rights:

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, US Mail, faxed or hand-delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment 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 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr