ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN III

Job Title

Program Accountant

Job Description

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.

The Program Accountant generates, compiles, analyzes, and interprets all the accounting and reporting functions for all State and Federal programs assigned. This position will be responsible for assisting the program accounting unit with invoice approvals and reconciliations of federal grants.

About this Position:

This is a professional accounting position that reviews, analyzes, and processes on accounting payments for all State and Federal programs assigned. The position is responsible for understanding the coding and records for processing in CORE along with working directly with assigned program accountants to assist in providing necessary information and reporting. Summary of Duties: Daily Accounting Activities:

Review payment documents created within the CORE accounting system. Use judgment in determining which payment documents can be approved based on assessing the documentation, guidance/rules and current funding and availability of the program. Contact departmental personnel and/or program accountant regarding any problems that may occur in processing various payments as submitted where concerns exist for any reason. Communicate with the appropriate program accountants regarding any problems with appropriation or budget issues. Modify payment documents as requested by program accountants, and monitor rejected payment documents to facilitate timely payment. Understand and interpret State, Departmental, and program rules and regulations. This position may be tasked with processing travel reimbursement requests in accordance with the department's travel policy.

Assist Program Accountants:

Assist program accountant in preparing program financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis. This may include collecting documentation to assist program accountant in analyzing and interpreting CORE data to determine if costs are allowable or unallowable.

Assists program accountants in preparing system reports for all assigned programs by collecting documentation on payments through CORE reports and by utilizing a variety of excel spreadsheets. Assists program accountants with documentation and reports to help with monitoring budget balances, preparing budgetary documents for allocations, transfers, increases, decreases, and for creating corrections for appropriations by program

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Option 1 Experience Only:

• Three (3) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

Please note:

This experience must be clearly documented on your application and the supplemental questions must be answered.

OR

Education and Experience:

• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years.

Definition of Professional Experience:

• 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
• 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

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong preference will be given to candidates who have 27 credit hours of accounting or auditing coursework from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel
• Demonstrated experience working with CORE (Advantage)
• Preference will be given to candidates with public-sector and/or government accounting experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with program accounting principles and practices with human-services related programs
• Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate having greater depth of experience and knowledge related to accounting principles and practices

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be willing to submit to and able to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) 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

Supplemental Information

About Us & 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.

Our Values:

• We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.
• Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
• We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
• Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
• We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
• Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

ADA Accommodations:

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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. Therefore, 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 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.

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