Program Accountant - Accountant III

About this Unit Program Accounting exists to provide accountable financial information about the Human Services Programs, both State and Federal, to the Management of the Department of Human Services, the State Controller's Office, the federal government, the county departments of social/human services and others in need of information in an efficient and timely manner. About this Position This is a professional accounting position that generates, compiles, analyzes, and interprets all the accounting and reporting functions for pandemic related funding. The position will be responsible for understanding and maintaining the accounts and records in CORE. The reporting requirements for the pandemic related funding the CDHS received are above and beyond normal federal reporting requirements. This position will be responsible for understanding and reporting on all the additional metrics required for pandemic related funds and ensuring the department is complying with Treasury’s Compliance and Reporting Guidance and meeting compliance and reporting responsibilities defined in the Final Rule, which includes submitting mandatory periodic reports to Treasury. Summary of Duties Daily Accounting Activities: Access fiscal systems to produce, correct, audit, approve, and input financial and budget transactions that pertain to the Federal and State Programs. Analyze information on an as‑needed basis for all assigned programs, using established procedures and manuals. Reconciliation of Program Expenditures and Revenues: Reconcile all general and grant ledger accounts for expenditures, revenue, and obligations for all assigned programs, both federal and state, analyzing and investigating errors and interpreting account balances using data from all financial systems. Program Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi‑annual, and annual program financial reports by analyzing and interpreting CORE data to determine allowance of costs for the programs. Financial Analysis: Prepare and interpret system reports, and manipulate excel spreadsheets to combine data from CORE for budgeting and reporting. Monitoring: Monitor budget balances and resolve issues by preparing allocation, transfer, increase, decrease, and correction documents for program appropriations. Year End Close: Execute year‑end closing of all accounts related to programs, making adjusting JV entries, cleaning up general ledger accounts, and producing required financial exhibits using CORE information. Minimum Qualifications Eight (8) years of professional experience in Accounting. Experience must be clearly documented on the application and supplemental questions must be answered. Substitutes A combination of related education (coursework requires 27 semester hours in accounting or auditing) and/or relevant experience equal to eight (8) years. Current, valid licensure as a CPS by the Colorado Board of Accountancy counts for six (6) years of the requirement. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting. Definition of Professional Experience Analysis of financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to policies and GAAP. Preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial reports and statements. Assembling data and creating financial projections. Developing, implementing, modifying, and documenting accounting systems. Reconciliation of accounts. Calculating and estimating effects of proposed changes. Auditing processes. Revenue and contract recognition. Account troubleshooting and problem solving. Implementing and designing financial controls. GL system maintenance. Making account recommendations. Preferred Qualifications Strong preference for a bachelor's degree in Accounting or 27 credit hours in accounting or auditing coursework. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel. Experience working with CORE (Advantage). Preference for public‑sector and/or government accounting experience. Knowledge and experience with program accounting principles and practices for human‑services programs. Greater depth of experience and knowledge related to accounting principles and practices. Conditions of Employment All CDHS employees (non‑direct contact): CBI name check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, reference checks, professional license verification, and drug screen. Position requires attendance at various meetings across the state. 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. State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center. Employee Wellness program. Excellent work‑life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more. Remote work arrangements for eligible positions. Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. ADA Accommodations CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. We will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including application process, interviewing, pre‑employment testing, selection process, and essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. Direct inquiries to View email address on click.appcast.io. EEO Statement The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL” of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. We encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives 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 serve them. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Colorado