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DOLA Accountant I (Operations)

Salary

$57,708.00 - $63,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

NAA-10115-06.2025

Department

Department of Local Affairs

Division

Executive Director's Office

Opening Date

06/12/2025

Closing Date

6/20/2025 9:00 AM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Melissa Bellew: [email protected]

Primary Physical Work Address

1313 Sherman Street, Denver CO. This is a hybrid position that is required to report to the Denver office weekly, or as needed to meet with stakeholders.

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.

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Department Information

Who can Apply

This opportunity is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.

About the Colorado Department of Local Affairs

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado’s approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of “Local Affairs,” which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.

Vision

The Department of Local Affairs is responsible for strengthening Colorado's local communities through: accessible, affordable, and secure housing; implementing property tax law; capacity building; strategic training, research, and technical assistance; and funding to localities.

Mission

Our mission is to help strengthen Colorado’s communities.

Why work for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs?

The work we do matters greatly. It matters to us and it matters to the citizens of the great state of Colorado. We love our communities and are passionate about supporting our communities. We value the diversity that Colorado offers. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the State, consider joining the dedicated people of the Department of Local Affairs.

In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include:

+ Medical and Dental Plans (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)

+ Strong, secure, yet flexible Retirement Plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://copera.org/welcome-pera-members/new-members) plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans (https://copera.org/retirees/peraplus-401-k-457-plans)

+ Employee Wellness Programs

+ Paid Life Insurance

+ 11 paid Holidays per year plus Vacation and Sick Leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave)

+ Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage

+ RTD Eco Pass to all eligible State Employees

+ Flexible work schedule options and hybrid work options

+ Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs)

+ Training opportunities

+ Variety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Description of Job

The Accounting and Financial Services unit in the Executive Director’s Office provides comprehensive financial services for the Department of Local Affairs and its divisions. The Department executes a diversified funding consisting of general, cash, reappropriated and federal funds. Accounting services consist of providing quality, informed decision-making in the form of technical assistance and guidance, recommendations of a fiscal nature based upon financial expertise, and development of a unified system of accounts and its ongoing maintenance. This includes payroll & benefits administration, grant management, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, contract encumbrances, cost allocation, indirect cost proposal development and collection, department’s financial audit management, asset management, audit services for grants awarded, implementation of audit recommendations, development and administration of fiscal policy and procedures, development, administration and on-going analysis of internal controls, reporting that reflects accurate financial position and results of operations to management, federal agencies and other stakeholders.

The Operations Accountant ensures, through analysis, review and approval for multiple divisions, that all accounting transactions are recorded and accurate as well as compliant with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), federal guidelines Office of Management and Budget (OMB circulars), applicable state fiscal rules, regulations and department policies and procedures.

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

+ Analyze, review and advise on accounting matters related to cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchase card, central allocations, revenue, expense and payroll;

+ Review accounts receivable transactions to verify proper coding;

+ Review payback agreements for Section 8 fraud recovery, books the A/R, applies payments, maintains all fraud recovery information and corrects account coding;

+ Completes daily bank deposits and verifies accuracy of checks, cash, and other form of payment for daily deposits;

+ Resolve issues by suspending or rejecting inaccurately recorded and coded checks;

+ Reconcile and perform analysis for various assigned accounts to ensure transactions are being recorded as expected and in accordance with rules and regulations;

+ Advise and assist management by analyzing and interpreting accounting information;

+ Recommends actions to be taken when guidelines are unclear;

+ Develop and maintain spreadsheets and reports to achieve revenue information, reporting requirements and balance sheet reconciliations;

+ As the department purchase card administrator, maintains card access for employees;

+ Reviews card purchases for compliance with fiscal rules and agency procedures, pays monthly card invoices, increase/decrease card limit, track violations, determine training needs, prepare annual report and provide support to card holders;

+ Accounts Payable and Payroll backup for the department.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Class Code & Classification Description

H8A1XX Accountant I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience Only: Four (4) years of accounting experience. Accounting experience involves the design, structure, and maintenance/update of the accounting system used by a unit and requires the application of accounting theories, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and standards (Governmental Accounting Standards Board).

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Education and Experience: A combination of related education that includes 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing AND experience as described above equal to four (4) years.

Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for four (4) years of experience or education.

Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for.

Applicants must upload their unofficial college transcripts that include the student name, college name, courses completed and/or degree with date conferred with this application, in order to receive credit.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

Required Competencies

+ Strong accounting knowledge

+ Ability to work in a team environment and provide technical assistance

+ Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders

+ Excellent interpersonal skills

+ Strong attention to detail

+ Effective analytical and problem-solving skills

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills

+ Ability to prioritize and organize work to accommodate and meet the changing needs of the Department and meet deadlines

+ Proficiency with MS Office suite, specifically MS Excel

+ Ability to work independently

+ Excellent mathematical skills

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience as a State of Colorado permanent employee working in the Colorado Operation Reporting Engine (CORE) database

+ Background in payroll processing or knowledge of payroll concepts

+ Experience working in CORE (Colorado Operations Resource Engine) and utilizing infoAdvantage Financial Reporting

+ Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and federal laws

+ Experience working with grant payments and administration

+ General knowledge of contracting principles

Conditions of Employment

+ You MUST be a Colorado resident (at the time of application) to apply for this position.

+ Pre-employment criminal and financial background checks will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application being rejected.

Applicants may submit a resume, cover letter/letter of interest detailing how their experience and background address the stated minimum and preferred qualifications/competencies of the job and attach to the online application. Applications left blank or marked “See Resume” will not be accepted. Please address every requirement for the position with your experience in your application.

The application may include the following documents that MUST be uploaded at the time of application:

+ A resume (this is not a substitute for the online application demonstrating work history)

+ Cover letter / letter of interest

+ Transcripts (if using education to meet the minimum qualifications)

+ DD214 (member-4 form) from applicants that may be eligible for veteran’s preference

Comparative Analysis

Current and former employees (transfers, voluntary demotions, and reinstatements) are required to participate in the comparative analysis process through this job posting.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for the position. Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, training and experience review, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum qualifications. Address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position duties, required competencies and preferred qualifications in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Supplemental Information

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 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.

DOLA 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 a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Melissa Bellew, DOLA ADA Coordinator at [email protected].

Email Address: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

Biweekly Pay: As of July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule. This means you will be paid every other Friday for a total of 26 pay periods over the course of a year. Biweekly pay is also lag pay, meaning you will be paid two weeks after the end of each pay period. Please click here for more information about the move to biweekly payroll.

Technical Assistance: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) please contact NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

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 [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s 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.

For questions related to this job posting, please reach out to Melissa Bellew via email at [email protected].

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.

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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, you may be eligible for step pay placement, if hired. Please list your dates of employment and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked and your Employee Identification Number (EIN). Alternatively, you can enter a Social Security Number if you do not recall your EIN:

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DOLA - I am willing to accept an offer within the posted salary range?

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DOLA - By clicking "yes" below, I certify that I understand that effective July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule.

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Do you have any experience as a State of Colorado permanent employee working in the Colorado Operation Reporting Engine (CORE) database?

+ Yes

+ No

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Please address each of the preferred qualifications and detail your experience with each.

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Certification and Confidentiality Statement

I certify that:

--I understand that this, my completed Application, the attached Supplemental Questions, and my responses are confidential and that I have neither consulted with others nor received assistance in the preparation, writing, or editing of my responses and the information contained herein is in my own words and was prepared and completed solely by me and only me.

--All the information I have provided herein is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and is made in good faith.

--I have not communicated the confidential information of this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions in any way to other candidates, potential candidates, subject matter experts, or any person.

--I understand that if the confidential information in this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions and/or my responses, are found to have been falsified, plagiarized, or shared in any way, I may be disqualified or removed from the position if appointed.

+ I agree to the terms and conditions of this Certification and Confidentiality Statement.

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