Accountant III - Leave, Payroll Manager

Job Title

Leave Manager

Job Description

The Leave Manager exists to supervise assigned payroll leave supervisor's, work lead and program assistant staff, ensure accurate and timely payroll and timekeeping functions related to leave cases are performed effectively, efficiently, timely and in a professional manner to provide accurate payroll payments to employees and to ensure accurate deductions for all applicable taxes, insurance, and other payroll deductions; proper payments are made to third parties; accurate reporting for management, W-2s, and other reporting purposes, prepare documents and reconciliations to respond to audit requests as received by the Office of the State Auditor or other outside auditors (d) advise staff on areas within the department, to correct audit deficiencies, and other issues that arise, ensure critical procedures updated based on current applicable regulations, are trained to necessary staff and are ultimately put into place for performance to maintain the operation of the systems, functions and operations of the Payroll and Timekeeping department. This position is fully accountable for the work product of three direct subordinate positions as well as second level reporting staff. This position assigns tasks, monitors progress and work flow, verifies, schedules work, and establishes work standards. The purpose of regular work contacts outside of the supervisory chain are often for the purpose of finding information or solving problems where the issues or results are not already known.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications on your application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached." Experience Only: Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position, specifically accounting, finance, payroll OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years. Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will count for six (6) years of the requirement. This experience must be clearly documented on your application and the supplemental questions must be answered. Definition of Professional Experience: While not fully encompassing, professional accounting experience is defined by the Colorado Department of Human Services as work that typically involves the following components: Analysis of financial transactions to determine accuracy, completeness, and conformance to established policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting standards Preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial reports, statements and records, (e.g. balance sheets, profit and loss statements, amortization and depreciation schedules) Assembling data and creating financial projections Developing, implementing, modifying and documenting accounting systems Reconciliation of accounts using excel or google sheets Calculating and estimating effects of proposed changes in operating programs or accounting operations; Auditing processes Revenue recognition & contract completion recognition Account troubleshooting and problem solving Implementing and/or designing of financial controls GL system maintenance Making account recommendations Conditions of Employment: Standard Background Name check, TRAILS, CMS and JBITS This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position. Occasional travel, as needed, to facilities or other offices related to training and department requirements Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose that information on the application provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS Appeal Rights You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.

Supplemental Information

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached." You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated. After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from an eSkills Test. Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).