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Business Office Manager (Accountant III) - Homelake Veterans Community Living Center-Monte Vista

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Business Office Manager (Accountant III) - Homelake Veterans Community Living Center-Monte Vista

Salary

$76,608.00 Annually

Location

Rio Grande County, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

ILB 00127 10/20/2025

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OAADS - Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake

Opening Date

10/20/2025

Closing Date

11/2/2025 11:59 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

[email protected]

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

Primary Physical Work Address

Homelake Veterans Community Living Center 3749 Sherman Ave (PO Box 97) Monte Vista, CO 81144

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

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

COLORADO STATE VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER – HOMELAKE:

The Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake is a State-owned and operated skilled nursing facility and domiciliary dedicated to serving those who have served us. We strive to provide excellent customer service and to respect and honor resident choices regarding bathing, rising, bedtimes, and other personal decisions. Our philosophy is to provide residents a home where life and love abound.

Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)

Description of Job

This is not a hybrid position, employee is exepcted to work in office

The Manager of the Business Office oversees all financial operations of the facility. Responsibilities include supervision, reviewing and analyzing accounts receivable/collections processes, accounts payable processes, payroll, month-end close, procurement, and contract management. The role ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, preventing fiscal rule violations, and providing financial guidance to staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Additionally, as the Business Office Manager, you can expect to:

+ Managing accounts receivable collections process, accounts payable process, financial analysis and reporting, fixed assets, resident banking, petty cash, and donation accounts

+ Overseeing/completing regular billings for Medicare, Medicaid, Hospice, the Department of Veterans Affairs, Managed Care/Insurance and private payers

+ Reviewing VA Per Diem Billing, approving Donation Account and Trust Fund reconciliations, and overseeing the management of these funds

+ Prepare, analyze, and report on budgets internally and to the Division Accounting teams within allocated timeframes

+ Ensure all financial reports and processes are in place for the three funds: operating, patient benefit, and trust fund

+ Oversee all procurement and contract activities, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), documented quotes, personal services waivers, sole source justifications, and purchase orders

+ Oversee Accounts Payable input and track all procurement requests in EClearance and CORE

+ Conducts quarterly vendor compliance reviews, including meetings with department managers working directly with vendors

+ Meets with staff at least monthly and as needed to review aging, expenditures, contracts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and timekeeping issues affecting the department and facility

+ Provide cross-training to ensure staff proficiency across various financial functions

+ Serves as the liaison between the business office and other departments

+ Ensures all administrative office functions are completed accurately and in a timely manner

+ Cemetery Financial Oversight: Ensuring proper financial management and reporting for the Homelake cemetery

+ Other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor or Appointing Authority

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Experience Only:

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

OR

Education and Experience:

+ A combination of related education (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) and/or relevant experience 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 :

+ Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel and Access

+ Demonstrated experience working with CORE (Advantage)

+ Demonstrated experience working with Payroll (CPPS System)

+ Preference will be given to candidates with public-sector and/or government accounting experience

+ Demonstrated knowledge and experience with program accounting principles and practices with human-services related programs

+ Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate having greater depth of experience and knowledge related to accounting principles and practices

+ Individuals with prior data systems management experience

+ Individuals with Kronos Work Force Dimensions experience

+ Individuals with experience in scheduling tools

+ Individuals with experience in ticket system management

Conditions of Employment:

+ CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons):

CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services),Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)

+ Must possess and maintain a valid, Colorado Driver's License

+ Travel will be required to trainings, meetings and for and banking needs

+ Working Holidays, Evenings, Weekends per business need

+ Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

CDHS Selection Process Explanation

+ Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

+ Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:

+ Relevant years of state service experience.

Minimum Qualification Screening Process

+ A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."

You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review

+ After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from an eSkills Test.

Your Work Experience/Job Duties

+ Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.

+ If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

Supplemental Questions

+ Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).

Appeal Rights

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board (https://spb.colorado.gov/) website.

+ You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

+ You can find the official appeal form here (https://spb.colorado.gov/sites/spb/files/documents/Consolidated%20Appeal%20-%20Form%20-%202025.pdf) .

+ You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

+ By email ([email protected]), or

+ Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or

+ Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or

+ Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

+ At (303) 866-3300, or

+ Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules (https://spb.colorado.gov/board-rules) webpage.

Supplemental Information

+ How to apply to the State of Colorado (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKuwGdPpOW0) (Youtube Video, Runtime 3:59, Closed Captions Available)

+ The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process)

+ For additional recruiting questions, please contact [email protected]

About Us & Benefits

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS . In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

+ Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans

+ Medical (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/medical-benefits) and dental (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/dental-insurance) health plans

+ Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

+ Paid life insurance

+ Short- and long-term disability coverage (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/disability-insurance)

+ 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

+ State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/home)

+ Employee Wellness program

+ Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

+ Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

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

Our Values

+ We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

+ Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

+ We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

+ Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

+ We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

+ Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

ADA Accommodations

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.

This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 [email protected] .

EEO Statement

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives 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.

Additional Support For Your Application

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call 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 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

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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At the bottom of this job posting are links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.

+ This information is available to me and I have read this information.

+ I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)

02

Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application

+ Yes

+ No

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If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997…). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.

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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.

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You must be a Colorado resident at the time of application. Are you a Colorado resident?

+ Yes

+ No

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A requirement of this position is that you possess at least a Bachelor's degree or satisfy one of the substitution listed in the job announcement. Do you meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ Yes, based on the substitution provided in the job announcement

+ No

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Do you have at least four (4) years of professional accounting experience?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have experience working data system management, please describe

+ Yes

+ No

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Please describe your experience working with the State Financial system CORE. If have not worked with CORE, please type N/A for this question.

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Please describe your experience working with time keeping systems

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Please indicate the years of experience and brief description of your experience with google including drive and calendars.

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Please indicate the years of experience you have with the Microsoft Excel.

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How do you cope with stress?

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Describe your experience as being a part of a team. What are the benefits of a team and the pitfalls?

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What is your ideal working environment?

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What most interests you about this position?

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How do you manage competing deadlines?

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How do you feel when your work is not finished at the end of the day?

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Describe your experience managing employees.

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Describe your experience training subordinates.

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