Accountant III

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Department Information

HISTORY COLORADO has a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and cultural competency, because of that, we are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance this diversity and ultimately the effectiveness of our organization. Two foundational things are true at History Colorado: We love Colorado. And we believe in the transformative power of history. We are a people-driven, history-centered movement building a better future. We are stronger when we do this together, building new knowledge and shared meaning that improves lives today and for our descendants. As an agency of the State of Colorado and a non-profit organization, we are committed to serving all Coloradans. We offer access to our state's history through enriching experiences at eleven museums and historic sites, with dynamic and relevant exhibits and activities. We work with school groups and young learners through field trips, day camps, and traveling programs. We're also home to a free public research center, Colorado's Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP), and the Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF), the nation's largest preservation program of its kind. We steward 15 million objects, photographs, and archival resources that make up the State's collection, and serve tens of thousands of learners of all ages through dynamic programs. We strive to be a place of belonging for all Coloradans. We're committed to Colorado's diverse communities through education, engagement, and access. We know we're succeeding when more voices, perspectives, and experiences are part of History Colorado. It's our vision that every Coloradan feels rooted, draws strength from those who have come before us, and knows they belong in this place. In pursuit of a more just and equitable Colorado, we embody the grounding virtues (Download PDF reader) listed below as the foundation of all aspects of our work: our thinking, communication, process, outcomes, and evaluation. Our work is guided by, for, and of the communities we build, belong to, and serve, and we commit to:

• Being in Community
• Amplifying and Centering Voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
• Co-creation and Shared Authority
• Humility and Reflection
• Responsiveness and Flexibility
• Shared Destiny

Mission Statement: We are Colorado. Together, our generational work centers communities, deepens knowledge and catalyzes the transformative power of history. If you are considering a career opportunity with the goal of making a difference, consider joining the dedicated people at History Colorado. We offer fantastic benefits including:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans:
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance, plus additional optional life insurance options
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• State of Health employee wellness program
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules and more.

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. Learn more at:

Description of Job

Broad Scope of Position: This Senior Accountant III position reports to the Controller as part of six person accounting team. This position is responsible for accounting processes, activities, and procedures for History Colorado. Monitors all accounting transactions, funds, and budgeted appropriations for the agency at the directive of the Controller. Generates reports as needed to assist operations in meeting business needs. Accountable to the Controller for implementation and compliance with state fiscal rules, the year-end close, and financial reporting. Will be responsible for compliance with all federal, state, and local reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will be a highly analytical thinker that is able to effectively problem-solve. To succeed in this role, it's important that you have strong accounting skills and knowledge and are a capable leader. Qualifications:

• Expertise in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), governmental accounting concepts as provided by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), State Fiscal Rules and accounting procedures, and state statutes of a fiscal nature .
• Previous supervisory experience preferred .
• Experience with the state's CORE accounting system preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience working for the state in the accounting/ finance field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure preferred.
• This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of the position start date.

Key Duties:

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of the account structure and chart of accounts and maintaining general ledger activities which entails a deep understanding of Assets, Liabilities, Expenses, and Revenues as well as debit and credit direction for each.
• Provide professional expertise in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), governmental accounting concepts as provided by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), State Fiscal Rules and accounting procedures, and state statutes of a fiscal nature.
• Responsible for Federal Grant agreements and reporting requirements. Primarily responsible for analyzing and determining whether proposed expenses are eligible uses of federal funds. Work with division staff and grant officers as necessary, to resolve any expenditure issues, and clearly document all decisions.
• Responsible for providing training and support to other staff (accounting and other roles) on various financial systems used within the agency. Examples of this is Point of Sale management, assisting with providing inventory count listings for our museums, and internal workflow and automation.
• Work with divisions as needed, to support projects that require specialized financial expertise.
• Assist the Controller with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Responsible for regularly reviewing Office of the State Controller (OSC) diagnostic reports and recommending necessary remedial actions.
• Assist the Controller in performing year-end audit activities. Examples include providing information to our auditors as requested and completing and posting all required audit exhibits at year-end. Exhibits examples are prior period adjustments, balance reconciliations, tax credit data, banking and obligation confirmations, and credit rating details.
• Review internal documents and transactions for completeness, mathematical accuracy, proper authorization, and proper chart of accounts elements.
• Responsible for reconciliation of balance sheet accounts (primarily assets and liabilities).
• Will be part of transaction approval, including verifying proper support attachments on transactions and reviewing accounting string accuracy and flow of debits and credits. As part of this, ensuring we meet our deadlines for entering transactions. Especially being diligent during quarter-end and year-end close activity deadlines.
• Perform other projects or tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Any job offer will be based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis. Experience Requirement: This position requires intensive knowledge of accounting. As such we are requiring a total of six (6) years of applicable experience including many of the Key Duties outlined above. Candidates with CPA licensure with only require four (4) years of applicable experience.

Education Requirement: A bachelor's in accounting is required for this position at a minimum. A master's degree in accounting is highly preferred and these candidates will be prioritized, as this course of study provides plentiful in-depth accounting knowledge. CPA licensure will also be prioritized for considering candidates.

Required Competencies:

• Accounting Skills and Knowledge
• Attention to Detail
• Strong Customer Service
• Analytical & Critical Thinking Skills
• Compliance
• Leadership with a focus on transfer of knowledge and cross-training
• Problem Solving
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information History Colorado is committed to anti-racism practices across its institution and outlined in these grounding virtues. As such we encourage members of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) LGBTQ+ and differently abled communities to apply for this position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, but will be used to supplement information to the application. Part of the selection 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, you describe the extent that you possess the education, experience and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants. A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide Human Resources with an official disposition of any charges. 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 the application. To request an accommodation, please contact Jesus Garcia View phone number on us.edajobs.com or email View email address on us.edajobs.com.