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Accountant III

Salary

$82,836.00 - $91,320.00 Annually

Location

USA, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

TFA.02692.06-2025

Department

Department of Revenue

Division

Office of Budget and Financial Services - Accounting & Financial

Opening Date

07/23/2025

Closing Date

7/30/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Haley Thompson, HR Analyst, [email protected]

Primary Physical Work Address

This is a remote position that is primarily tasked with performing work duties via flex-place (aka telework, work-from-home arrangements) with infrequent on-site visits with client groups, including to the position address at 2829 W Howard Place.

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

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.

The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video !

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Description of Job

What We Do:

The Accounting work unit within Financial Services exists to maintain a controlled environment to properly record financial information for revenue collected as well as provide budgetary control and support for the department’s expenditures. The work unit handles all accounting specific functions for the department, which includes accounts payable, revenue collection, payroll for over 1,800 employees, general accounting transactions, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

The Lottery accounting section exists to provide monthly financial reporting to the Lottery Director and Commission, to provide statutorily required audited annual financial statements to the Legislative Audit Committee, to comply with fiscal rules including adequate internal controls with full accrual reporting, and to provide multiple financial services including reconciliation and reporting of scratch and draw games sales and prizes; reconciliation of Lottery winner payments including payment and reporting of winnings and taxes; design and installation of computer system changes resulting from new games, game formats or features; collection of monies due with emphasis on Lottery retailer customer service; audit of multiple procedures/processes/cash handling within the Lottery; reporting of wages and leave records; payment of vendors/winners; and management of annuity winners records.

The typical day as an Accounts Payable Manager:

Manages, coordinates, and directs the accounts payable functions of the Lottery including the entry of intercepted player claims in the CORE system for payment; to audit the scratch inventory records and conduct physical inventory of remaining ended game scratch tickets prior to destruction; to audit and prepare journal entries on a monthly and annual basis for the accrual calculation of payroll and related benefits along with the audit of associated payroll reports; to maintain the Lottery's fixed asset sub-system; and to audit, coordinate and approve the disposal of surplus inventory.

Other responsibilities include:

+ Provide cohesive leadership of two FTE, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, policies and accounting principles

+ Train, mentor, and coach direct reports to encourage professional growth and equip them for changing work environments

+ Reconcile general expense accounts

+ Preparation of reclass journal entries for month-end close

+ Preparation of variance analyses tied to Lottery expenditures

+ Reviewing 1099 reporting for accuracy to ensure tax forms are sent to the correct vendors

+ Management and reconciliation of Lottery leases, including GASB 87 & 96 related journal entries

+ Participate in monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year end close activities

+ Participate in internal and external Lottery financial audit processes

This position is mostly remote with required in office meetings or training approximately once a month at the Lottery Pueblo headquarters. Additional days in office may be required during fiscal year end for on-site audit meetings. Attendance at all employee annual retreat is mandatory. This position is generally not allowed to take personal leave from approximately July to August every year due to the fiscal year requirements of this position.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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: (New)

H8A3XXACCOUNTANT III (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwUD9Bt4G-21UlpqdF82WGg5elk/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-EvJRYMjdcPVijH80Aym2KQ)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience:

Experience Only:

Eight (8) years of professional accounting experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

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Education and Experience:

+ A combination of related education (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) and/or relevant experience in Accounting or in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years

+ Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will count for six (6) years of the requirement

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will posses:

+ Experience in State government accounting and auditing, including Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) experience.

+ Knowledge and understanding of State Fiscal Rules, legislation and statutes

+ Experience with financial data analysis

+ Experience in a supervisor or leadership role, managing employee/team workloads, coaching staff or managing employee performance

+ Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards (GASB) and their application

+ Proficiency in Excel

+ Demonstrated strong communication skills (both oral and written)

Conditions of Employment with the CDOR :

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.

As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations .

Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy (https://osc.colorado.gov/sites/osc/files/documents/Universal%20Policy%20Driving%20Standards.pdf) , any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

+ Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

+ Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

+ Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

+ Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.

+ Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

+ Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter (Optional if Manager is requesting them)

+ List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.

+ Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.

+ The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted 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.

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

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 .

Supplemental Information

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. 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 Colorado Department of Revenue 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 inbox,[email protected].

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

If not applying online, submit application to:

If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (https://careers.colorado.gov/sites/careers/files/documents/Colorado-Paper-Application-202011-enabled.pdf) (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to [email protected] by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

Methods of Appointment:

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

Step Pay Program:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.

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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Please describe how you look for opportunities to learn new skills or take on challenging tasks.

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Provide concrete examples of how you have used specific tools, technologies, or skills in previous roles.

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Please describe a time when you had to implement a new process or procedure in your previous role. What steps did you take to ensure a smooth transition and how did you address any resistance to change?

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Please describe your experience leading, coaching and reviewing the work of others. Please include which prior roles you were a supervisor and your general management style.

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Please describe your experience in preparing monthly and annual journal entries for accruals.

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CDOR RESIDENT-I am a Colorado Resident and have a Colorado address and Colorado State issued Driver License, CO State issued ID, or other proof of residence (as outlined in the FAQ section) at the time of application

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Did you hear about this job from a DOR employee or job fair/event? If yes, please indicate the name of the employee or event that you attended.

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CDOR - Are you aware of anyone with whom you have a personal relationship (including, but not limited to, any family members or those you or a family member have an intimate relationship with) currently employed with DOR? If yes, please provide the name of the employee and the Division they work in. Per DOR Policy OHR-006, family includes spouse, partner, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or cousin, including those related by marriage, civil union, common law, blood, adoption or foster care.

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CDOR - The salary for this position is XXX annually. Are you still interested in this position? Marking "no" will result in removal from consideration. As a reminder, per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.

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CDOR - By clicking "Yes" below, I am certifying that I understand that this position is designated as a remote work position. This indicates the selected employee will work outside of a traditional State facility, but may be required to perform work on site occasionally as determined by the supervisor of the position. Although it is designated as remote, the position is still part of the State classified personnel system and as such requires applicants to be a current Colorado Resident at the time of application per The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13.

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