State of Colorado
Accountant III - General Ledger, Accounts Receivable & Payable Supervisor - Denv
State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Accountant III - General Ledger, Accounts Receivable & Payable Supervisor - Denver
Denver, CO — Salary: $58,000.00‑$81,000.00.
Full‑time, Mid–Senior level, Division of Accounting and Finance, Colorado Department of Transportation.
Positions are only open to Colorado state residents.
New employees are paid biweekly.
There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
This opening is subject to the State’s hiring freeze and will not be filled until January 1 or thereafter.
About the Work Unit The Accountant III works in CDOT’s Center for Accounting within the Division of Accounting and Finance.
The Center performs and/or oversees all accounting functions—including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, treasury, payroll, fixed assets and the annual audit for the department—and provides accounting and financial assistance to employees and stakeholders.
It establishes internal controls over accounting functions and works closely with the Office of the State Controller to ensure adherence to state fiscal rules, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards.
About the Position As the Accountant III General Ledger, Accounts Receivable & Payable Supervisor, you will oversee daily operations of Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, vendor and payment analytics, electronic data invoicing interfaces, vendor payments, and corresponding reconciliations.
You are directly responsible for interfaces between SAP and CORE (the state’s accounting system), the bank, pcard bank, and IDS (warrant‑printing facility).
You will also manage general ledger, non-federal customers, vendor payments, open and close accounting periods, facilitate year‑end close, review and approve accruals, and ensure all entries comply with GASB, State Fiscal Rules and Federal guidance.
This role supervises four full‑time staff and handles CDOT’s yearly 1099 reporting.
Your Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise staff, ensuring work is professional, accurate, timely and complete per accounting and State Fiscal rules.
Complete hiring, HR requirements, and administer performance programs.
Monitor quality control, coach, mentor, train employees, and implement policies fairly.
Design and document vendor master data procedures, facilitate setup with external vendors, and oversee the 1099 process.
Develop reconciliations of customer accounts across SAP, CORE and State Collections; analyze variances and implement process improvements.
Execute month‑ and year‑end close tasks in SAP and CORE, coordinate with the State Controller’s Office, and approve accruals.
Provide support and training on GAAP, GASB and Fiscal Rules for SAP FICO, SD/AR modules and core systems; recommend system upgrades and regression testing.
Review and approve system transactions, correct abnormalities, oversee reconciliations, and ensure compliance.
Establish and maintain GL, AR, AP and CPT master data in SAP and CORE, and manage financial period closures.
Monitor daily SAP‑CORE interface, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate with accounting and IT staff.
Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
Standard work hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday‑Friday, with hybrid in‑office and remote arrangements.
Minimum Qualifications
Eight (8) years total experience: four years professional auditing or accounting and at least four years in professional accounting including one year in GL, AP & AR.
Or eight (8) years total education and experience, including at least one year in GL, AP & AR.
Or a current Colorado CPA license (counts for six years) plus education and at least one year in GL, AP & AR.
All required experience must be substantiated in the application.
Transcripts must be submitted if education is used to qualify.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated success with duties listed above.
Prior state service experience related to the position.
Highest personal ethics and integrity.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting.
Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, GASB, FASB, State Fiscal Rules and federal regulations.
Extensive experience with GL, AR & AP in multiple systems, troubleshooting interface errors, reconciling data between systems.
Leadership, supervisory and training experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Power BI, Gmail, Google Apps, SAP, CORE.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, interpersonal and project‑management skills.
Attention to technical detail and accuracy.
Equal Opportunity Employer Colorado Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
The State of Colorado encourages applicants to pursue the Colorado State and Federal nondiscrimination and affirmative action policies described in the Department’s policy.
We evaluate all qualified applicants against the minimum and preferred qualifications listed in this announcement.
Application Information Submit a complete CDOT online application, including:
Application form.
Supplemental questionnaire.
Cover letter detailing interest and alignment with qualifications.
Chronological résumé.
Official transcripts if using education to qualify.
DD‑214 if a veteran.
Applications must be received by the closing date—failure will result in rejection.
We notify selected candidates by email; please check junk folders.
Appeal Rights Applicants may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request review by the State Personnel Director within ten (10) calendar days of a receipt of notice.
Contact
dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us
for details.
Accommodations CDOT accommodates individuals with disabilities as defined by ADA Amendments Act of 2008. Contact Lynn Livingston at
Lynn.livingston@state.co.us
or call 303‑757‑9225 for assistance.
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Full‑time, Mid–Senior level, Division of Accounting and Finance, Colorado Department of Transportation.
Positions are only open to Colorado state residents.
New employees are paid biweekly.
There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
This opening is subject to the State’s hiring freeze and will not be filled until January 1 or thereafter.
About the Work Unit The Accountant III works in CDOT’s Center for Accounting within the Division of Accounting and Finance.
The Center performs and/or oversees all accounting functions—including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, treasury, payroll, fixed assets and the annual audit for the department—and provides accounting and financial assistance to employees and stakeholders.
It establishes internal controls over accounting functions and works closely with the Office of the State Controller to ensure adherence to state fiscal rules, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards.
About the Position As the Accountant III General Ledger, Accounts Receivable & Payable Supervisor, you will oversee daily operations of Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, vendor and payment analytics, electronic data invoicing interfaces, vendor payments, and corresponding reconciliations.
You are directly responsible for interfaces between SAP and CORE (the state’s accounting system), the bank, pcard bank, and IDS (warrant‑printing facility).
You will also manage general ledger, non-federal customers, vendor payments, open and close accounting periods, facilitate year‑end close, review and approve accruals, and ensure all entries comply with GASB, State Fiscal Rules and Federal guidance.
This role supervises four full‑time staff and handles CDOT’s yearly 1099 reporting.
Your Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise staff, ensuring work is professional, accurate, timely and complete per accounting and State Fiscal rules.
Complete hiring, HR requirements, and administer performance programs.
Monitor quality control, coach, mentor, train employees, and implement policies fairly.
Design and document vendor master data procedures, facilitate setup with external vendors, and oversee the 1099 process.
Develop reconciliations of customer accounts across SAP, CORE and State Collections; analyze variances and implement process improvements.
Execute month‑ and year‑end close tasks in SAP and CORE, coordinate with the State Controller’s Office, and approve accruals.
Provide support and training on GAAP, GASB and Fiscal Rules for SAP FICO, SD/AR modules and core systems; recommend system upgrades and regression testing.
Review and approve system transactions, correct abnormalities, oversee reconciliations, and ensure compliance.
Establish and maintain GL, AR, AP and CPT master data in SAP and CORE, and manage financial period closures.
Monitor daily SAP‑CORE interface, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate with accounting and IT staff.
Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
Standard work hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday‑Friday, with hybrid in‑office and remote arrangements.
Minimum Qualifications
Eight (8) years total experience: four years professional auditing or accounting and at least four years in professional accounting including one year in GL, AP & AR.
Or eight (8) years total education and experience, including at least one year in GL, AP & AR.
Or a current Colorado CPA license (counts for six years) plus education and at least one year in GL, AP & AR.
All required experience must be substantiated in the application.
Transcripts must be submitted if education is used to qualify.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated success with duties listed above.
Prior state service experience related to the position.
Highest personal ethics and integrity.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting.
Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, GASB, FASB, State Fiscal Rules and federal regulations.
Extensive experience with GL, AR & AP in multiple systems, troubleshooting interface errors, reconciling data between systems.
Leadership, supervisory and training experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Power BI, Gmail, Google Apps, SAP, CORE.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, interpersonal and project‑management skills.
Attention to technical detail and accuracy.
Equal Opportunity Employer Colorado Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
The State of Colorado encourages applicants to pursue the Colorado State and Federal nondiscrimination and affirmative action policies described in the Department’s policy.
We evaluate all qualified applicants against the minimum and preferred qualifications listed in this announcement.
Application Information Submit a complete CDOT online application, including:
Application form.
Supplemental questionnaire.
Cover letter detailing interest and alignment with qualifications.
Chronological résumé.
Official transcripts if using education to qualify.
DD‑214 if a veteran.
Applications must be received by the closing date—failure will result in rejection.
We notify selected candidates by email; please check junk folders.
Appeal Rights Applicants may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request review by the State Personnel Director within ten (10) calendar days of a receipt of notice.
Contact
dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us
for details.
Accommodations CDOT accommodates individuals with disabilities as defined by ADA Amendments Act of 2008. Contact Lynn Livingston at
Lynn.livingston@state.co.us
or call 303‑757‑9225 for assistance.
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