Colorado Department of Revenue ยท 6 days ago
DOLA Program Support Accountant (Accountant I)
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expThe Colorado Department of Revenue is dedicated to strengthening local communities in Colorado through various financial and technical support services. The DOLA Program Support Accountant will perform financial and accounting functions related to state and federal funds, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations while providing timely financial services to divisions and programs.
Government Administration
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
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
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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