Accountant - Energetic Workplace

We are seeking a capable Accountant to join our productive team at State of Colorado Job Opportunities in Denver, CO.
Growing your career as a Full Time Accountant is an exceptional opportunity to develop fundamental skills.
If you are strong in project management, persuasion and have the right work ethic for the job, then apply for the position of Accountant at State of Colorado Job Opportunities today!

Department Information OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO
Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference?
Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It's our mission to manage and conserve Colorado's natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.
We invite you to explore our website at to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado's natural resources for today – and tomorrow.
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.
In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Medical and Dental plans Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans Paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage Employee Wellness programs Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: About Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) :
The mission of the Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) is to regulate the development and production of the natural resources of oil and gas in the state of Colorado in a manner that protects public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources. Our agency seeks to serve, solicit participation from, and maintain working relationships with all those having an interest in Colorado's oil and gas natural resources.
This work unit exists to direct and implement the policy, planning and budget mission of the Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC). It is responsible for the fiscal policy, financial planning and budgeting, accounting, contracting and procurement functions of the division. This unit provides accountability of all funds related to the various programs of the division, directs the legislative coordination for the division, and manages purchasing and accounts payable for the division. Description of Job OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO Position Summary: This position exists to maintain the ECMC's accounts payable subsystem in the Colorado Operational Resource Engine (CORE) and to provide technical analysis and support to the Financial Manager, Accounting Supervisor and division staff by accounting for (including but not limited to):
Review and approval of accounting documents in CORE
Maintains capital assets and equipment inventory control. Add or retire assets as necessary in the accounting systems
Review and allocate OneCard transactions
Analyzing work systems; devising and implementing efficiencies in current processes
Work lead for accounting technicians
Review and Approval of Accounting Documents in CORE – expenditure and revenue:
Reviews and approves payable transactions in CORE (GAX, IN) to ensure expenditure is proper and meets Division, Departmental and State fiscal rues, policies, procedures, and standards. In addition, to ensure proper coding is being used. Adjusts incorrectly charged expenditures or revenues by creating JV documents (JVs, CHC, IET) in CORE, and clearly and accurately document those adjustments for audit purposes. Reviews and approves expenditure transactions in CORE ensuring that fiscal rules, contractual agreements, and proper
coding strings are used based on Division coding standards and framework. Creates monthly ITI and submits it to the State Fleet Management to be reimbursed for eligible car wash and other vehicles supplies costs. Oversees both OWP AP and ECMC general AP email accounts ensuring timely payments by distributing invoices efficiently for review and approval. Accounts Payable for Compliance Unit:
Performs accounts payable functions for the Compliance Unit and backup accounts payable functions for the entire division, as necessary. Duties include but are not limited to: Records journal entries in CORE to discharge division financial obligations, including for Field Inspections Unit staff reimbursements, ensuring entries comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, DNR Accounts Payable
policy, and State Fiscal Rules. Provides information and interpretation to inspection staff regarding State Fiscal Rules, DNR accounting procedures and ECMC policies; Ensures employee expense reimbursements are paid in a timely manner; Provides first level review of transactions submitted by other staff, recommending corrections when necessary, thereby ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, DNR Accounts Payable policy, and State Fiscal
Rules. Capital Asset and Equipment Management :
Maintains inventories of all division's field and office equipment, reconciles division records against CORE Capital Asset Inventory, identifies and resolves discrepancies, and ensures adequate controls are in place over equipment custody. Develops and maintains processes and systems to track employee-, work unit-, or work location-assigned equipment such as spot trackers, GPS devices, infrared cameras, gas detectors and calibrators, and safety gear. Anticipates needs for any replacement, addition of new, or retirement of obsolete equipment by collecting information from field staff, determining current pricing and equipment specifications, and initiating procurement so that needed equipment arrives in a timely manner to support operations. This position determines the eligibility of an employee's request for equipment reimbursement by reviewing division policies. Assesses equipment costs for consideration of needs of capitalization in CORE Purchases personal safety equipment for staff and monitors their spending to ensure compliance with division's FR clothing policies Purchases vehicle safety equipment and assists Drone, Fleet and Safety Coordinator with maintaining the equipment
master spreadsheet OneCard Allocation and Allocation Review:
Manages the Compliance Unit's use of State procurement and travel cards. Reviews OneCard allocation report to ensure correct coding in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), State Fiscal Rules, administrative rules,
and Cabinet/Department policies and procedures.
Keeps up-to-date with State fiscal rules related to OneCard purchase, DNR OneCard Manual and DNR SARA app (Statement and Receipt Approval Application). Each Financial Assurance Plan must be reviewed annually to determine whether a new plan is required or if additional assurance is required for assets covered by the existing plan. This position must review requests for more assurance from other Unit staff and decide, on behalf of the Director, whether to require the additional financial assurance from the Operator. Engineering Unit staff presents evidence that out of service wells are not being plugged and abandoned in accordance with the Rule required rate. This position must review the overall financial assurance condition of the Operator and based
on their knowledge and experience regarding the issue decide whether to require more assurance from the Operator. Environmental Unit staff presents evidence that locations associated with being plugged and abandoned wells are not being reclaimed at an acceptable pace. This position must review the overall financial assurance condition of the Operator and based on their knowledge and experience regarding the issue decide whether to require more assurance from the Operator. Enforcement Unit staff presents concerns regarding an Operator's growing noncompliance with the Rules. This position must review the overall financial assurance condition of the Operator and based on their knowledge and experience
regarding the issue decide whether to require more assurance from the Operator. Finance Unit staff indicate that an assurance instrument relied upon by the currently approved plan has lapsed or otherwise been made ineffective. This position must determine whether the circumstance requires the Operator to file a new plan. Yearend - 1099 Reporting Review and Account Payable Accruals:
Reviews financial transactions and InfoAdvantage reports to ensure proper 1099 reporting. Assists with various yearend duties
including reviewing, clearing payable balances and maintaining accounts payable accruals. Work Leader over Accounting Technicians, Special Projects/ Other Duties as Assigned:
This position assigns tasks to the accounting technicians, oversees their work ensuring efficient delegation and meeting deadlines. The position is also responsible for cross training accounting technicians to maximize backup abilities for transaction processing
and improving timeliness. Conducts special projects for the Finance Unit Manager, Accounting Supervisor, and other managers, as needed. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT S:
Two years of professional accounting experience.
AND
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting.
OR
Six years professional accounting experience.
SUBSTITUTIONS: Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Please note : The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
Preferred Qualifications: Current or former State experience relevant to this position. Strong written and verbal communication skills, leading organizations, projects and stakeholders. Accounting or other experience related to grants and/or financial aid and/or payroll. Experience with higher education or governmental financial reporting (GASB). Experience working with Banner and/or CORE. Experience working with cross-functional teams. Conditions of Employment: Colorado residency is required at the time of application.. APPEAL RIGHTS: It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, 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.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov or 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 under Rules.
Supplemental Information The Assessment Process All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts. Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication. This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 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 Department of Natural Resources 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 Coordinator, Anna Kargobai-Murray, at View email address on jobs.institutedata.com.
ADAAA Accommodations Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Anna Kargobai-Murray at View email address on jobs.institutedata.com at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
E-Verify The Department of Natural Resources uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify , including your rights and responsibilities. Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues. Helpful hints: If you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and close the document before you attempt to upload it.
Benefits of working as a Accountant in Denver, CO:
? Excellent benefits
? Advancement opportunities
? Competitive salary