State of Colorado
*Cash Management Accountant ( (Accountant I or Trainee Position Available): DORA
State of 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.
The Executive Director’s Office combines the administrative, operational and performance functions of DORA divisions. It manages special projects and initiatives that work to preserve the integrity of the marketplace and promote a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado.The Office of Accounting and Purchasing (OAP) provides accounting, procurement and contracting, and financial reporting services for the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), which consists of 11 divisional operating entities, comprised of approximately 174 cost centers.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.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;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;Assisting with the year-end close process by identifying receivables due from other State agencies;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;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.Option 2: Education
Associate’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;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.ORBachelor’s degree
from an accredited college or university in accounting.Note: YOU MUST ATTACH AN UNOFFICIAL COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS FOR VERIFICATION.Document this experience in your application
IN DETAIL , as your experience will not be inferred or assumed.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.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.Conditions of Employment:The successful passing of a reference check and/or, if required, a background check.Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify whether or not they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.Required Application Materials:Interested individuals must submit the following online:A completed State of Colorado Application.A current email address on your application.A detailed cover letter.Note: YOU MUST ATTACH AN UNOFFICIAL COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS FOR VERIFICATION.Veterans’ Preference:
Candidates who wish to assert Veterans’ Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 to their application.ADAAA Accommodations:
DORA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
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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.
The Executive Director’s Office combines the administrative, operational and performance functions of DORA divisions. It manages special projects and initiatives that work to preserve the integrity of the marketplace and promote a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado.The Office of Accounting and Purchasing (OAP) provides accounting, procurement and contracting, and financial reporting services for the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), which consists of 11 divisional operating entities, comprised of approximately 174 cost centers.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.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;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;Assisting with the year-end close process by identifying receivables due from other State agencies;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;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.Option 2: Education
Associate’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;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.ORBachelor’s degree
from an accredited college or university in accounting.Note: YOU MUST ATTACH AN UNOFFICIAL COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS FOR VERIFICATION.Document this experience in your application
IN DETAIL , as your experience will not be inferred or assumed.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.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.Conditions of Employment:The successful passing of a reference check and/or, if required, a background check.Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify whether or not they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.Required Application Materials:Interested individuals must submit the following online:A completed State of Colorado Application.A current email address on your application.A detailed cover letter.Note: YOU MUST ATTACH AN UNOFFICIAL COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS FOR VERIFICATION.Veterans’ Preference:
Candidates who wish to assert Veterans’ Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 to their application.ADAAA Accommodations:
DORA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
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