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NEOGOV · 6 days ago

DOLA Program Support Accountant (Accountant I)

Denver Metro, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$59K/yr - $77K/yr

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado, specifically the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), which focuses on strengthening local communities. The DOLA Program Support Accountant will perform a full range of financial and accounting functions related to the utilization of various funds, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and state fiscal rules.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Maintains and reconciles financial records of assigned grants or programs

Monitors expenditures

Reconciles encumbrance records

Performs analysis of grant activity and researches and adjusts differences as necessary

Provides various types of reports and information to various customers

Takes part in fiscal year-end closing activities, including managing accruals, budget and grants reconciliation and management, over-expenditure determinations, and disposition of various items on diagnostic reports through the posting of adjusting entries as needed

Qualification

Accounting knowledgeGAAP complianceFinancial reportingMS Excel proficiencyGrant managementAnalytical skillsMathematical skillsTeam collaborationInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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)

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 education

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

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

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

Benefits

Medical and Dental Plans

Strong, secure, yet flexible Retirement Plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans

Employee Wellness Programs

Paid Life Insurance

11 paid Holidays per year plus Vacation and Sick 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

Training opportunities

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