State of Colorado
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State of Colorado . Responsibilities
Manage workflow of the accounting team and lead accountants with basic to intermediate skills Assign tasks, monitor work progress and workflow, review accountants’ work performance and revise work standards as needed Communicate with the Office of the State Controller and Office of State Audit or on Department business, this includes: Ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of the monthly and annual finalization of financial records of the accounting periods Contribute financial data to ensure the timely delivery of quarterly reports to the Office of the State Controller Work with the Controller to upload data and information for the Provided by Client (PBC) list for the annual audit Interpret and understand Colorado State Government financial language Prepare internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP and GASB Continuously evaluate accounting processes and systems for improvements and efficiency Maintain the integrity of the Department’s accounting system in accordance with state and federal regulations and Department policies Create and process financial transaction documents in CORE, including budget documents, payroll documents, CORE, UDOCs, Internal Exchange Transactions (IET), Internal Transaction Initiator (ITI), Internal Transaction Agreement (ITA), and Journal Variance (JV) entries Manage and approve accounts receivable for cash fund divisions, including the Office of Private Postsecondary Education, the Division of Private Occupational Schools, and other entities with the Department Reconcile all general and grant ledger expenditure accounts and fund allocations Approve employee travel reimbursements and verify expenses in accordance with state fiscal rules Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions Ensure proper documentation support, chart of account coding, authorization, mathematical accuracy, and assure that documents are complying with state fiscal rules, state procurement rules and department policies Support the development, mentoring, retention, and performance of the accounting staff in partnership with the Controller and Chief Financial Officer Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Education
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in a field of study/occupational field related to accounting, audit, business, finance, or a related field including 24 semester hours in accounting Substitution: Four (4) years of experience in a related field can replace the education requirement of a bachelor’s degree Experience
Four (4) years of accounting experience with demonstrated experience with CORE (accounting system) and InfoAdvantage (reporting system) Experience working in state or local government finance or accounting Experience with higher-level rules and guidance within statewide fiscal rules and accounting systems Licenses And Certifications
N/A Knowledge Of
Standard office practices, procedures, software and equipment, including the use of personal computers, telephones, Zoom, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Teams) State statutes, rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines General accounting practices and standards, including GAAP, GASB State fiscal rules, state financial reporting and state auditor requirements General ledger and reconciliation experience Ability To
Work effectively in both independent and team situations Independently investigate questions regarding accounting records and deliverables Translate accounting principles and processes to program staff Manage sensitive issues and confidential information Think critically and apply reasoning and analysis Take the initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner Communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with internal and external partners Employ attention to technical detail and accuracy Apply time management skills to prioritize work Establish and maintain relationships with internal/external stakeholders Read and interpret new and existing statutes to identify the impact of proposed legislation on the department Supplemental Information
Physical and Mental Standards (Hybrid Setting) and other information: see original content for details. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact HR at the provided address. Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries
Government Administration
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Join to apply for the
Director of Accounting
role at
State of Colorado . Responsibilities
Manage workflow of the accounting team and lead accountants with basic to intermediate skills Assign tasks, monitor work progress and workflow, review accountants’ work performance and revise work standards as needed Communicate with the Office of the State Controller and Office of State Audit or on Department business, this includes: Ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of the monthly and annual finalization of financial records of the accounting periods Contribute financial data to ensure the timely delivery of quarterly reports to the Office of the State Controller Work with the Controller to upload data and information for the Provided by Client (PBC) list for the annual audit Interpret and understand Colorado State Government financial language Prepare internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP and GASB Continuously evaluate accounting processes and systems for improvements and efficiency Maintain the integrity of the Department’s accounting system in accordance with state and federal regulations and Department policies Create and process financial transaction documents in CORE, including budget documents, payroll documents, CORE, UDOCs, Internal Exchange Transactions (IET), Internal Transaction Initiator (ITI), Internal Transaction Agreement (ITA), and Journal Variance (JV) entries Manage and approve accounts receivable for cash fund divisions, including the Office of Private Postsecondary Education, the Division of Private Occupational Schools, and other entities with the Department Reconcile all general and grant ledger expenditure accounts and fund allocations Approve employee travel reimbursements and verify expenses in accordance with state fiscal rules Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions Ensure proper documentation support, chart of account coding, authorization, mathematical accuracy, and assure that documents are complying with state fiscal rules, state procurement rules and department policies Support the development, mentoring, retention, and performance of the accounting staff in partnership with the Controller and Chief Financial Officer Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Education
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in a field of study/occupational field related to accounting, audit, business, finance, or a related field including 24 semester hours in accounting Substitution: Four (4) years of experience in a related field can replace the education requirement of a bachelor’s degree Experience
Four (4) years of accounting experience with demonstrated experience with CORE (accounting system) and InfoAdvantage (reporting system) Experience working in state or local government finance or accounting Experience with higher-level rules and guidance within statewide fiscal rules and accounting systems Licenses And Certifications
N/A Knowledge Of
Standard office practices, procedures, software and equipment, including the use of personal computers, telephones, Zoom, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Teams) State statutes, rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines General accounting practices and standards, including GAAP, GASB State fiscal rules, state financial reporting and state auditor requirements General ledger and reconciliation experience Ability To
Work effectively in both independent and team situations Independently investigate questions regarding accounting records and deliverables Translate accounting principles and processes to program staff Manage sensitive issues and confidential information Think critically and apply reasoning and analysis Take the initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner Communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with internal and external partners Employ attention to technical detail and accuracy Apply time management skills to prioritize work Establish and maintain relationships with internal/external stakeholders Read and interpret new and existing statutes to identify the impact of proposed legislation on the department Supplemental Information
Physical and Mental Standards (Hybrid Setting) and other information: see original content for details. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact HR at the provided address. Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries
Government Administration
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