Colorado
Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!
The Financial Services team is seeking a dedicated Accountant to join our team! In this role, you'll be a part of a collaborative and engaged team that supports the entire Department of Law. This position is constantly learning and work on a variety of unique accounting tasks, with the primary focus being on a ccounts payable. If you are looking to expand your knowledge of governmental accounting on a collaborative team, this position is for you!
This position is not subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order D 2025 009.
WHO WE ARE
The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the People's Lawyer. The Attorney General, Phil Weiser, was elected by the people of Colorado and is the State's chief lawyer and law enforcement official. Our vision for the Department of Law is: Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all. Our core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, drive our actions and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together.
Learn more about the Colorado Attorney Generals Office here . WHAT YOU WILL DO
This Financial Services unit provides fiscal management and support for all units within the Department of Law, and to ensures that all purchases of goods and services made by the Department are in compliance with State statutes, fiscal rules, and DOL policies and procedures. The unit is responsible for completing all departmental financial transactions in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, encumbrances, and budget. The unit is responsible for financial reporting to management and assisting departmental units with interpreting financial information and decision-making. This unit works closely with DOL Budget to plan, direct, and control fiscal operations, maintain fiscal oversight, and monitor compliance with various authoritative guidance ( including Colorado Revised Statutes, Fiscal Rules, federal reporting guidelines, GASB, GAAS, and other regulatory rules). Specific areas of responsibility include processing accounts payable and receivable, legal services billing, litigation expense tracking and reporting, payroll and benefits administration, grant accounting and reporting, monitoring budget to actual, preparing financial exhibits, interpreting and implementing new accounting standards, providing support for annual audits, working under a delegation from the Office of the State Controller for all financial operations, and other management reporting (internal and external).
This position is the primary accountant for accounts payable for the Department of Law. The position is a first-level accountant and by using generally accepted accounting principles, this position is responsible for managing financial transactions with suppliers, vendors and others. The position is responsible for issuing disbursements and payments to satisfy DOLs financial obligations, records such transactions to ensure proper accounting records, and ensures reports, records, and transactions are in compliance with professional accounting standards, State fiscal policies and rules , and the Colorado financial systems. This position creates job aids related to their accounting tasks, manages workflow of accounting document submissions, and ensures compliance with applicable State and departmental rules and policies as they relate to the assigned accounting tasks.
Salary note: Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple Accountant positions in the Department of Law, Administration - Financial Services. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:
H8A1XX ACCOUNTANT IMINIMUM QUALIFI CATIONS:Please document all relevant experience in detail on your application. Experience will not be inferred or assumed. Any part-time experience listed will be prorated.
Experience Only:- Four (4) years of professional accounting or governmental auditing experience.
OR
Education and Experience:- A combination of related education (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) and/or professional accounting or governmental auditing experience equal to four (4) years
- Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for four (4) years of education
Required Competencies:
- Proficiency with MS Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Professional accounting experience beyond the required two years;
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
- Experience working with CORE (Colorado Operations Resource Engine);
- Experience interpreting local, state, or federal laws and fiscal rules;
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills and ability to interact with internal and external customers;
- State government accounting experience.
- Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
- This position offers flexible work arrangements and will work 3 days a week in office and 2 days from home. Please note, flexible work arrangements may change at any time based on business needs.
- Colorado Department of Law participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must establish an account with governmentjobs.com and complete the online application.
Required Application Materials: Applicant may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution .
Veterans Preference: In order to be considered for veterans preference you must attach a copy of your DD214 forms as well as any documentation required to prove disability or marital status.
Your application will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If your application does not demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements, you will be notified that you will not proceed in the selection process for this position. If your application is rejected and you have questions, you may contact Vanessa Rhea at Vanessa.Rhea@coag.gov .
Assessment Information :
Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through comparative analysis of merit and fitness. Upon meeting the minimum qualifications, the next phase of the process is typically a structured application/resume review by a panel of subject matter experts against the job duties and/or preferred qualifications in this job announcement to determine technical competence, depth and breadth of experience and potential job fit.
- Technical Competence Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.
- Depth and Breadth of Experience Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement and demonstrates the level of responsibility assigned.
- Job Fit Experience will be evaluated to determine how well experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current experience is preferred.
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.
The Department of Law 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 ADAAA Coordinator, Julie Christopher, at hr@coag.gov.
Appeal Rights: An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Departments action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .
WHY WORK FOR US
We Embrace Flexibility
We aim to produce outstanding work product for all of our customers
We Are Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At the DOL, our commitment to DEI is thriving. We know that we are better together when our differences are valued and everyone is inspired and empowered to contribute. As such, we strive to provide a safe environment where individuals feel valued and respected for who they are; demonstrate a behavior and mindset where differences are welcomed, and individuals are treated equally and empowered to do their best work; and promote growth and innovation through a diverse workforce. We empower an active Diversity Equity & Inclusion Impact Team that creates approaches to ensure safe spaces and a culture supportive of people being their authentic selves, hosts events and programs on DEI areas important to our employees, enables development and sustainability of resource groups that give a voice to historically marginalized populations, focuses on retaining our incredible talent, and more! If your professional goals include promoting growth and innovation with colleagues who recognize that we are better together when our differences are valued and respected, then DOL is your place to be!
We Have Strong Core Values
Our core values drive our actions. At the Department of Law, we are: 1) principled, maintaining the highest ethical standards, rigorous legal analysis, and careful evaluation of facts; 2) public servants, who are always ensuring our work is not about us, but instead is about the people of Colorado; 3) innovative, by seeking to identify the best approach, make deliberate decisions, and look to improve; and 4) better together, by working to support each other and collaborate.
We are Committed to Developing our Employees
We are deeply invested in our talent and regularly provide meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and coaching. Further, our professional development and performance goal setting process is collaborative and ongoing, and aimed at helping our employees grow and succeed.
We Offer Excellent Benefits
In addition to the comprehensive State of Colorado benefits package including competitive medical and dental health plans, employer-paid life insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans withColorado PERA, and vacation and sick leave earned each month, there are many other unique benefits that we offer, including:
- Medical and dentalhealth plans
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Paid vacation and sick leave earned each month
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness A borrower may qualify for forgiveness by making 120 on-time payments while employed full-time in public service, if they have certain kinds of federal loans in a qualifying repayment plan
- Free access to an on-site fitness center
- Strong, flexible retirement benefits including 401K and 457 plans
- Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State personnel system
- Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and an employee discount program
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