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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

DRMS Accounting Supervisor (Accountant IV)

Denver Metro, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$91K/yr - $116K/yr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado's Department of Natural Resources, focused on managing and conserving Colorado’s natural resources. The DRMS Accounting Supervisor will manage grants and budget/financial/accounting services for the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

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Responsibilities

Managing all federal, state and local grants, interagency agreements, and private grants for the DRMS which includes maintaining up-to-date balances of all funding sources related to the Division’s financial portfolio

Requesting funds from various awarding agencies

Recommending grant submittals, proposals, and writing scopes of work for grant proposals and inter-agency contracts in coordination with Division staff

Monitoring funded projects and conducting compliance reviews

Ensuring all required contributions and non-federal match are tracked and meet applicable federal guidelines and agreement guidelines

Reviewing and revising if necessary the financial and accounting guidelines for the Division

Determining the availability of federal and non-federal funds for DRMS required expenditures

Researching and interpreting financial/accounting procedural and policy issues impacting the Division and ensuring state and federal statutory and rules/regulation compliance

Ensuring that financial data is gathered for federal, state and local partners and grantors

Determining cost categories/amounts under each grant in consultation with the Division staff

Entering new federal grants into the CORE accounting system

Monitoring appropriate use of federal grant funds per purpose and any audit recommendations

Monitoring end dates and close out activities to ensure timely grant closures

Supervising 3 Division financial staff (Division Accounting Team)

Coordinating with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Controllers Office regarding accounting and financial matters pertaining to the DRMS

Serving as a technical resource to accounting and financial staff within the Division

Qualification

AccountingFinancial ManagementGrants AdministrationBudget DevelopmentGAAPCORE Accounting SystemGovernment FinanceLeadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

Nine (9) years of professional experience in accounting, financial management, budget development and implementation, or grants administration and compliance

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration or other closely related field

Five (5) years of professional experience in accounting, financial management, budget development and implementation, or grants administration and compliance

Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two (2) years of the required experience

Colorado residency is required at the time of application

A current & valid Driver's license is required for operating a state vehicle and occasional travel is anticipated

Must be willing and able to occasionally exert up to 20 lbs. of force to move objects

Preferred

Current or former State experience relevant to this position

The preferred candidate will have proven leadership skills in leading teams composed of diverse and varied skills sets, and demonstrated ability to build consensus among team members, developing team cohesion, motivating and coaching staff members

The preferred candidate will have excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently

The preferred candidate extensive experience in grants administration and compliance, accounting, and purchasing

Experience with the State's electronic accounting system (Colorado Operations Resource Engine or 'CORE')

Experience with government finance

Excellent organizational skills

The ability to multi-task

Ability to interpret and apply State and Federal law on the job, ability to interpret and apply State Fiscal Rules on the job

Ability to apply and use proper accounting and GAAP, understand the operation and result of journal entry on daily activities

Strong analytical, and inductive and deductive reasoning, ability to identify systematic approaches to solving problems

Trouble shooting, problem solving, and critical thinking, with keen attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills including coaching, conflict resolution, facilitation, and negotiation

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

Great work ethic, hardworking, results oriented, disciplined, conscientious, thorough and diligent, and meet deadlines at the same time

Ability to prioritize and manage large volume of workload

Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints as well as different communication and work styles in a multi-cultural and inter-generational environment

Open to new ideas, with innovative thinking