Colorado Department of Revenue · 4 days ago
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN III
Pueblo, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Colorado Department of Revenue is seeking an Accounting Technician III to support the financial operations at Pueblo Community College. The role involves developing and processing accounting functions, managing financial records, and ensuring compliance with fiscal activities.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and utilize processes to review and track disbursements for eligibility, accuracy, and reasonableness
Review student refunds to determine continued eligibility and initiate refund reversals through Bank Mobile when necessary
Reconcile Bank Mobile transactions with Banner to ensure accurate student account balances
Conduct regular analysis and investigation of disbursement discrepancies through collaboration with departments outside the supervisory chain
Independently design and run queries using CCCS Banner reports and departmental communications to identify required journal entries
Prepare journal entries to correct mis-postings, term-to-term adjustments, late schedule changes, tuition appeals, account adjustments, and institutional errors
Ensure accurate supporting documentation is attached to all journal entries
Advise departments on process improvements to reduce future adjustments and corrections
Review Bank Mobile returns and determine appropriate actions, including reissuing refunds, setting up liabilities, or returning funds to Financial Aid
Process unclaimed refunds, stale-dated checks, and required journal entries
Research student refund preferences, assist with customer file uploads, update addresses, and communicate with students to ensure successful refund delivery
Interface daily with the Third-Party Billing position to support accurate billing, collections, and refunds
Serve as backup at the cashier window during peak periods or absences, including phone coverage and telephone credit card processing
Train and monitor student employees, including scanning collection documentation into BDMS
Work closely with the Third-Party Billing desk for guidance and coordination
Review accounts receivable aging reports to assess collectability and verify transaction accuracy
Prepare and submit collection agency reports with supporting documentation
Send pre-collection notices, final demand letters, and collection bills in a timely and consistent manner
Reconcile balances with collection agency reports and resolve discrepancies
Post monthly collection payments to individual student accounts
Process hold releases once collection accounts are paid in full
Respond to collection agencies and past-due account holders’ inquiries
Review bankruptcy accounts to determine eligibility for continued collection following debtor discharge
Prepare, process, and monitor legal accounts and the State tax offset process
Manage timing and overlap issues related to tax offsets and recently paid collection accounts
Coordinate with bankruptcy trustees and file court documentation related to Chapter 13 dividend interests
Assist with eBilling processes and ensure BDMS scanning, retrieval, and processing comply with CCCS requirements
Stay current with State of Colorado rules and regulations related to bad debt, collections, and financial compliance
Qualification
Required
Three (3) years of technical accounting experience. The technical accounting experience must have been performed as a main function of the job
Daily interaction with students, faculty and staff requires that this position have strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Candidate must have experience providing excellent customer service and interfacing with a variety of people from many levels within the organization and community
Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary for success in this position
In order to be considered for this position, your relevant experience must be documented on your application. Do not use 'SEE RESUME' statements on application; your application must be completed in detail and clearly document your relevant work experience
College or university course work from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance or related field may substitute for the required experience on a year of year basis. You must submit a copy of your transcripts verifying the required credits by application deadline in order to be considered. Please redact age-related information on your transcript
Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check as a condition of hire
Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position
Benefits
Generous annual and sick leave benefits; our employees stay because of the work/life balance they are able to obtain here.
Attractive health, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings options; we will also help you build your retirement savings via our defined benefit or defined contribution plans
An opportunity to become a lifelong-learner and enjoy considerable savings for the college education of your dependents through our tuition reimbursement program.
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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