Grant Accountant (Accountant II)

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Grant Accountant (Accountant II)

Salary

$61,776.00 - $76,344.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

FAA02483-09/04/24

Department

Department of Public Health & Environment

Division

Administration Division

Opening Date

09/04/2024

Closing Date

9/18/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

simmone.porter@state.co.us

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado Residents.

Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Employee wellness programs and facilities

• Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects

• Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

• Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page%CF%87ldpagename=DPA-DHR%2FDHRLayout&cid=1213025229644&pagename=DHRWrapper) including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/DPA-DHR/DHR/1236690495481)

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off

• Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees

• Tuition assistance for college-level courses including Masters degree programs

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and

• A variety of employee resource groups

  Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch

Description of Job

About the Work Unit:

This unit exists to provide financial accounting and reporting services in support of the mission of CDPHE. The services provided include: accounts payable processing, billings and collections for fees, licenses and penalties, payroll and timekeeping, payroll cost distribution/allocation, grants financial management, grants and contracts processing, general ledger, indirect cost recovery assessment, reporting and analysis, and enforcement of the state and federal fiscal rules and regulations, department policies and procedures and application of accounting standards as set forth by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The department currently consists of staff exceeding 1,480 employees whose activities are funded by monies from over 300 sources and amounting to over $685 million annually.

What you will be Doing:

This position performs a wide range of professional accounting services in the areas of grants management, reconciliation, and general accounting within the Accounting Unit. Working in collaboration with Accounting, Fiscal, and Program staff, this position exists to provide accurate, timely, and effective accounting support of CDPHE programs. Essential responsibilities include the following:

• Maintain the integrity of financial data in the State of Colorado’s Operation Resource Engine (CORE). Input, review, correct, and approve financial transactions in CORE. Transaction types include grants set- up, budget documents, internal exchange, accounts payable, receivables, cash receipts, cost accounting corrections, and journal entries.

• Set-up new grant awards and programs in CORE. Track associated budgets, reconcile expenses and revenue, process payment requests, meet interim and final financial reporting requirements, and maintain an organized file of records.

• Prepare and interpret scheduled and ad hoc financial reports. Provide timely and accurate reporting as required or requested by internal and external constituencies. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual cost invoices and send them to grantors for reimbursement of expenditures.

• Perform reconciliation of general and grant ledger accounts relative to expenditures, revenue, and obligations. Assist with reconciliation of department diagnostic reporting and financial statements.

• Provide support, make recommendations, and communicate with appropriate Division fiscal and program staff regarding transactions, budgets, programs, adjustments, reconciliations, fiscal rules, and other accounting matters.

• Support and complete fiscal year-end closing activities.

• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with established policies and procedures

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.

Option 1: Experience

Six (6) years of full-time professional accounting and/or fiscal grant management experience.

Option2: Combination of Education and Experience

A combination of education from an accredited institution in accounting or finance AND full-time professional accounting and/or fiscal grant management experience equal to six (6) years.

This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will count for six (6) years of the requirement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of a wide variety of accounting processes, principles, and practice

• Experience working in state or local government

• Experience with CORE or a similar financial system

• Experience working with grants or restricted funding sources

• Experience reconciling revenue and expenses

• Ability to do pivot tables and data analysis within Microsoft Excel

• Experience with detailed financial work where processes require multiple steps to completion

• Organizational skills: the ability to set, track, and accomplish tasks on time with accuracy and efficiency.

• Attention to detail: Thorough and accurate work, able to closely follow instructions.

• Critical Thinking: Ability and motivation to develop solutions to complex challenges.

• Interpersonal skills: Ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners.

  Conditions of Employment:

  Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position or that as a result of no longer being considered, you were discriminated against, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. If an applicant seeks to have an allegation of discrimination reviewed by the Board, that person must file an appeal (petition for hearing) within 10 days of the action or receipt of any final written selection decision. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

A Complete Application Must Include:

• A completed state of Colorado application

• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

  The Selection Process

• All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

• Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

• A top group, of up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

  E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.. Learn more about E-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.

  You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

  ADAAA Accommodations:

  The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Dan McKenna, at daniel.mckenna@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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Applicants for State of Colorado classified positions must be current residents of Colorado. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?

• Yes

• No

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  A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Human Resources office with an official disposition of any charges. Do you understand this expectation?

• Yes

• No

  03

  This position has been designated as hybrid. The Hiring Manager will discuss the expectations and details of the schedule with you during the interview process. A hybrid position can work a portion of the time from home and a portion of the time in the state workplace location. A workspace is provided for the employee when they come into the office, which could include a cubicle, office, or hoteling station. When required to come into the assigned state workplace, the employee is required to bear the expense of commuting. Do you understand this expectation and are you willing to meet this requirement?

• Yes

• No

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  Please note that this position does not call for a resume or cover letter to be attached and will not be reviewed. Your application will be reviewed by the detail in your "work experience" section alone. You are encouraged to update this section with the most accurate detail you can provide to meet both minimum and preferred qualifications. Do you understand this expectation?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Please describe your experience working with the State Financial system CORE. If you have not worked with CORE, please describe your experience with other accounting systems.

  06

  Please describe your most complex and difficult accounting responsibility. What were you directly responsible for, why was the assignment complex and difficult, what did you do to become successful in the assignment, and what was the outcome, including follow up adjustments?

  07

  Can you describe a time when you worked collaboratively with a team to achieve a goal? What was your role in the team and how did you contribute to its success? Additionally, you can share any lessons learned or takeaways from the experience that you have applied to future collaborative projects.

  08

  What tools do you find most useful when completing accounting assignments? Please discuss specific software programs and their functions.

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