Colorado Department of Revenue · 2 weeks ago
Accountant III - General Ledger, Accounts Receivable & Payable Supervisor - Denver
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expThe Colorado Department of Revenue is seeking an Accountant III to oversee the accounting functions within CDOT's Division of Accounting and Finance. This role involves managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger operations while ensuring compliance with state fiscal rules and accounting standards.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supervise and ensure work is professional, accurate, timely and complete per accounting and State Fiscal rules setting the expectations for Accounting staff
Complete the hiring process including completion of HR requirements
Administer the performance program for all employees to include regular performance feedback
Follow up on corrective action and performance improvement plans when necessary
Monitor work for quality control and efficiency
Coach, mentor, and train employees
Implement policies and procedures in a fair and consistent way
Evaluate effectiveness of work activities
Support organizational change efforts and communicate with personnel
Delegate work effectively, when appropriate, and monitor progress
Foster a positive working environment
Design and document methods on setting up vendor master data, vendor changes and standards for electronic archiving of vendor master data records ensuring State Archivist retention guidelines are followed
Facilitate setup with external vendor ensuring vendor is set up according to IRS, State Fiscal rules and ready for 1099 process at the calendar year end
Responsible for CDOT’s 1099 process at calendar year end and throughout the year ensuring CDOT meets all rules and guidelines as they pertain to the 1099 process
Ensure updates to vendors are performed accurately and timely, testing and validating the printing of 1099’s, testing and validating the IRS file, working of B notices and archiving all documentation
Assist with and/or create reconciliations of customer accounts through creation of ad-hoc SAP aging reports which provide the information necessary to ensure all unpaid balances are sent to State collections and/or customer balances reconcile between the SAP and CORE systems
Analyze variances between CORE and SAP and determine the best method for correcting and/or creating a transaction to balance the systems
Implement a new accounting process, reconciliation, or system change to ensure integrity and accuracy of data in SAP, CORE and State Collections, if needed
Complete tasks as identified in the year-end close schedule for SAP and CORE such as schedule feeds to load into SAP during an earlier feed time, clear and verify all accounting documents have been posted, and carry forward accounting balances
Update all training material, schedules with respect to the Office of the State Controller’s deadlines; conduct trainings for the CDOT Regions, serve as a resource on all accrual questions, facilitate the weekly meetings for year-end close, coordinate with other departments on deadlines and reviews and approve all accruals in SAP
Complete all necessary year-end accounting transactions to record in appropriate fiscal year per accounting standards and state rules
Provide support, training and application of GAAP, GASB and Fiscal Rules when required for modification including testing of FICO, SD/AR or other modules of SAP
Provide support and/or recommendations for upgrades and/or service packs to the SAP system, GASB implementations during unit and regression testing to ensure that system transactions generated are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
Investigate, analyze and provide solutions per accounting principles and State Fiscal Rules, give feedback on testing and correction of SAP system issues for FICO and SD/AR or other modules when needed due to system stabilization or error
Review and approve accounting system (SAP and CORE) transactions to ensure compliance with accounting principles and state and federal rules
Work with the Deputy Controller to ensure all abnormal balances and variances as designated are corrected for quarterly and year-end close per State Controller's Office Fiscal Procedures Manual, State Fiscal Rules and GAAP
Oversee all monthly, quarterly and yearly reconciliations performed by staff and provide support and direction when needed
Establish all general ledger master data for the FICO, SD/AR and Cost Pe Test modules in SAP as well as general ledger data in CORE
Open and close the financial periods in SAP accurately and timely and in conjunction with CORE close as well as communicate close deadlines to all CDOT staff for monthly and year-end processes
Monitor the daily workflow e-mails and reconciliations to ensure there are no issues with the accounting interface data coming into SAP and going out to CORE
Investigate, reconcile the accounting data between the two systems and correct all errors and/or variances between SAP and CORE
Communicate and facilitate corrections with various levels of accounting and IT staff as well as management to ensure data integrity is maintained in both systems
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience Must Total 8 Years And Include
Four years of professional auditing or accounting experience
AND at least four years of professional accounting experience, one (1) year of which must have been General Ledger, Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable accounting experience
A combination of education and experience which totals at least eight (8) years
Education in auditing or accounting will be considered. (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing)
Professional accounting experience which included at least one (1) year of General Ledger, Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable accounting experience will be considered
A combination of a Colorado CPA License, education and/or experience which totals at least eight (8) years
Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will count for six (6) years of the requirement
Education in auditing or accounting will be considered. (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing)
Professional accounting experience which included at least one (1) year of General Ledger, Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable accounting experience will be considered
The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application
Complete Applications Must Include The Following Documents
A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy
A complete Supplemental Questionnaire
A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
A detailed chronological resume
If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214
Preferred
Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section
Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position
Highest work/personal ethics and integrity
A Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting
Comprehensive knowledge of general accounting practices and standards, including GAAP, GASB, FASB, State Fiscal Rules, State financial reporting, State Auditor requirements, State enterprise regulations and Federal regulations
Extensive experience with General Ledger, Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable accounting
Experience troubleshooting interface program errors, managing and reconciling financial data between multiple automated accounting systems
Experience reconciling and correcting general ledger accounts to sub ledger type detail
Leadership and supervisory skills and experience
Experience providing training
Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) Power BI, Gmail, Google Applications, SAP, CORE, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems
Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments
Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner
Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations
Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization
Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
PERA retirement
Great optional PERA plans such as 401K
A generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave
Strong career growth
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development
Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling
Wellness
Credit union membership
Employee discount program
Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
Colorado Department of Revenue
With just under 1500 employees, the Colorado Department of Revenue oversees the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Enforcement Division, the Colorado State Lottery, and the Taxation Division.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lorri Dugan
Chief Financial Officer
Meghan Tanis
Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Executive Director
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