CDPS Accountant II (Hybrid) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4829310) Apply  CDPS Accountant II (Hybrid) Salary $63,624.00 - $101,808.00 Annually Location Lakewood, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number RAA EDO 10125 Acct II (02/25) Department Department of Public Safety Division Executive Director's Office Opening Date 02/12/2025 Closing Date 2/27/2025 9:00 AM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 700 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215 FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Laura Apodaca, 720 241-4657, laura.apodaca@state.co.us Salary Note Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This position is open only to Colorado state residents. A n eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months. Our Mission -Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado Our Core Values – Unity, Honor, Service CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our CDPS 2022 Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mhirfXA6CeujGdFetbkPOC78t2GASFdw/view?usp=drive\_link) Why Do I Love My Job at CDPS At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans! Careers with a purpose: If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join! We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery. You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community! When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be. Unmatched Benefits: We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits. + Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts. + State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP. + Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) (https://famli.colorado.gov/) . + Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado. + Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role. + We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates) for details. + CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave) and annual wellness days. + The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services. + Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University. + Credit Union of Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) membership eligibility. To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits) . Description of Job About the Work Unit The Executive Director's Office (EDO) is the backbone of the Colorado Department of Public Safety, providing effective administrative and management services to the Department's operating divisions. The EDO includes the following: + The Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director – Oversees strategic direction and operations for the department. + Administrative Services Office - Provides division and department-level administrative and support functions encompassing accounting, purchasing and contracts, budget, logistics services (fleet, warehousing, material management and fabrication) and property services (property management, leasing, facilities maintenance, construction project management and insurance programs) to support the operations and programs of CDPS divisions. + Human Resources Office - Supports recruitment, hiring, evaluation, benefits management, personnel actions, payroll and all other human resources functions. + Compliance Office – Manages Departmental Policy, Risk Management, Workers Compensation Program, Workplace Investigations, Internal Auditing, Rulemaking, and ensures compliance with state and federal requirements and the State’s LESO 1033/1122 programs. + Colorado Integrated Criminal Justice Information Systems – develops cost-effective information sharing services to provide access for criminal justice agencies while maintaining information security. CICJIS is a collaborative program designed to facilitate information sharing at key decision points in the criminal justice process. There are five participating CICJIS agencies: the Department of Corrections, Judicial, the Colorado District Attorney’s Council, the Division of Youth Corrections, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. + Office of School Safety – assists local schools and communities to create safe and positive school climates for pre-k through higher education schools in Colorado. The Administrative Services Office provides internal administrative support to the Divisions within CDPS and include the following sections: + Chief Administrative Officer’s office + Accounting Services and Commercial Cards led by the Controller + Budget and Policy led by the Budget Director + Purchasing and Contracts by the Purchasing Director + Logistics Services Section led by the Logistics Director + Property Services Section led by the Property Services Director About the Job Provide guidance, training, consultative accounting work to budget officers, command staff, accountants, program managers and administrative staff throughout the state in accordance with statutes, fiscal rules and generally accepted accounting principles. Provide consultative work on a wide area of fiscal matters, including reconciliation of general ledger accounts, analyze reports and make recommendations, and analyzing fiscal impacts of key business activities. Extensive knowledge of funding sources for both expenditures and revenues are critical in determining the monthly and annual fiscal condition of the division. This position will have responsibilities including: + Manage primary accounting system, sub-systems and subsidiary ledgers for the assigned division. + Facilitate compliance with federal and state statutory requirements. + Develop and disseminate accounting system and sub-system training to the assigned division’s geographically dispersed and functionally decentralized field budget units. + Develop and implement recommendations related to the accounting systems, sub-systems and processes. + Be recognized as an expert in the functionality of the primary accounting system, sub-systems and subsidiary ledgers upon whom others at the assigned division rely. + This position counsels and assists budget managers of all levels within the division on accounting matters. Manage specific accounting and budget sub-systems, including analysis of complicated accounting and fiscal data, billing, cash collection and reconciliation. This analysis requires the application of known and established accounting theory, principles, conceptual models, professional standards, precedents, and statewide system rules and regulations in order to determine their relationship to accounting and budget issues. Key Responsibilities Division Accounting and Analysis Prepare, review, analyze, report, and summarize accounting data for the CDPS Controller’s office, Accounting Supervisor, grant administrators, and division managers as required or upon request. Manage various portions of the assigned division’s financial close process in conjunction with the CDPS Controller’s office. This position researches accounting issues and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), State fiscal rules, and fiscal procedures. Assist with preparation of required year-end accounting schedules. This position is responsible for performing scheduled reconciliations of the balance sheet accounts. Monitors, researches, analyzes and reconciles accounting transactions by auditing supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness. Takes appropriate accounting action to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and fiscal policies related to the balance sheet accounts. This position views assigned division requisitions, allocates revenue and interest for various cash funds, and records indirect costs for applicable programs. This position is the point of contact for payroll coding corrections and monthly payroll reallocations. Accounting Lead Acts as the key backup for other division accountants. This position is responsible for reviewing and approving assigned CORE transactions. This position provides and creates account coding for various internal tracking purposes in accordance with department policy. This position acts as an expert on the accounting activities for various assigned cash funded programs. This position investigates program and sub-system issues and determines whether modifications are necessary or whether improved training is necessary. This position also selects reporting format options to ensure compatibility with department and commission needs. This position will help plan and schedule the work of subordinate accounting staff to ensure divisions goals are met by incorporating established deadlines, work plans, and assigned projects. This position will provide guidance and accounting expertise; clarify and decide coding issues and requirements; ensure reporting deadlines are met; provide training for staff; and provide input to supervisor regarding subordinate performance and evaluations. As the lead worker, this position acts as the expert responsible for providing advice on accounting treatment and coding direction to the division for financial transactions and processes. This position assists in the participation, development and delivery of in-service training for the division for accounting-related matters, on-site as well as web-based training, development of training materials and job aids, as well as being a technical expert resource for division staff. Online Payment Portal Technical Expert Position is the primary administrator for the CBI’s online payment portal, “SimplePay.” The position is recognized as the “super user” of the SimplePay system for CBI’s billable accounts receivable programs. As such will ensure necessary open communications with accounting leadership, various internal and external representatives of the AR systems, relevant banks, State Treasury Office, approved vendors, customers and other accounting and program staff relevant to any changes, enhancements, or issues with the system. The position provides oversight and final approval of the maintenance of all non-standard invoice templates for all CBI billable programs, directing timely changes as requested or needed to any or all templates to ensure the best possible customer experience. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration. Minimum Qualifications Option 1 (Work Experience): Six (6) years of demonstrated professional accounting experience. Option 2 (Education Substitution): Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution which included 27 semester hours of accounting or auditing coursework AND Two (2) years of demonstrated professional accounting experience. Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two years of the professional accounting experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Must possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and have a strong knowledge in how personnel and/or payroll systems (software) work. + Must be able to accurately interpret and coach others on simple to complex rules and regulations + Must have excellent customer service skills and sensitivity and discretion with respect to confidential matters. + Experience in CORE or other similar financial system. + Experience in creating, maintaining, and producing financial reports. + Experience creating training materials. + Ability to multi-task and maintain a tracked workflow in order to put aside projects that do not have a ready solution for items that require immediate attention + Excellent interpersonal skills and intercultural competence. + Exceptional verbal, writing, and presentation skills. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT + Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, and a fingerprint based criminal history search. + Must be Colorado resident at the time of application APPEAL RIGHTS If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available atwww.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at:www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Supplemental Information ARE YOU IN NEED OF AN ACCOMODATION? If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources atcdps_hr@state.co.us. EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT 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. Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources department atcdps_hr@state.co.us. NOTIFICATIONS All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION + Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received. + All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 Please explain how your experience and/or education meets the minimum qualifications for this position. 02 Give an example of a situation where you identified a significant error or inefficiency in a process. What actions did you take once it was identified? What resources did you seek? 03 I understand that employees of the Colorado Department of Public Safety contribute to the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) retirement benefit plan and do not contribute to Social Security. + Yes, I understand that + No 04 If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If you are not a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please state "N/A". Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email