Accountant II
Accountant II
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$ 63624 - 70140
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Department Information
The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service teamwork accountability integrity and respect.
The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service innovation and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue pleaseenjoy this brief video!Helpful tips for applying:
Description of Job
What We Do:
Financial Services is responsible for overseeing managing and controlling the Departments finances. The Accounting work unit within Financial Services exists to maintain a controlled environment to properly record financial information for the more than $16 billion in taxes and fee revenue collected annually by the Department. The unit also provides accounting services and information for taxpayer refunds and distributions to taxpayers and various governmental agencies. Fiscal year end activities include computing material adjustments in excess of $1 billion to the States accounting records to allow the State Controller to produce the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) that complies with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
The unit functions as a statewide entity operating in 72 cash funds and directly posting to the accounts of 38 state agencies and institutions of higher education as well as being primary custodian of over 26 cash funds. This unit has oversight responsibility for the design and maintenance of several systems and subsystems payroll for 1700 employees information and budget support expenditure document and controls Federal grants and capital construction.
The typical day as an Accountant II:
As an Accountant II you will:
Reconcile the daily revenue activity as it is generated by taxpayers filing returns making payments receiving refunds etc.
Reconcile daily refund activity in the tax collection system
Create entries related to tax refund intercepts
Maintain system and subsystem integrity to achieve internal control and reporting requirements
Administers and maintains in accordance with fiscal rules procedures and governmental accounting standards
Prepare accounting reconciliations for agency cash accounts shortchecks and revenue accounts
Perform variance analysis between the tax collection system and the financial system.
Prepare journal entries or other appropriate documents to resolve identified errors.
Reconcile the collection of localgovernment and specialdistrict taxes and prepare the monthly distributions to cities counties transportation districts cultural districts health districts local improvement districts and metropolitan districts.
Participate in monthly close activities including the preparation of various journal entries.
Participate in fiscal year end close activities including the preparation of tax accrual entries.
Ensures financially related transactions are recorded properly in accordance with GAAP and other applicable statutes rules regulations and policies and determines the course of action to be taken when the above guidelines are unclear.
This position is currently tasked with performing work duties via flexplace (aka telework workfrom home arrangements) with onsite visits periodically (generally once a quarter) for meetings and/or training.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.Class Code & Classification Description:
H8A2XX ACCOUNTANT II MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Experience Only:Six 6 years of relevant experience in accounting or in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
OR
Education and Experience:A combination of related education in Accounting Business (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six 6 years
Current valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will count for six 6 years of the requirement
Working knowledge of governmental accounting or familiarity with FASB/GASB standards
State experience using the State financial system (CORE)
Proficiency with Excel
Experience with pulling reports from systems
Demonstrated ability to work and perform tasks independently
Able to work well on an accounting team.
Conditions of Employment with theCDOR:
Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty integrity and public confidence.
As a condition of employment with the CDOR all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations therefore all employees must undergo a preemployment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.
Minimum Qualification Screening
A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying.Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use see resume or see attached statements on your application.
Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Parttime work experience will be prorated.
Recommended attachments: Resume Cover letter
List your employment history starting with the most recent job including parttime temporary and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization list each job held as a separate period of employment.
Information must be accurate including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.
The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Email Address:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your email to accept messages from state and addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email atwithin ten 10 calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Departments action.
For further information on the Board Rules you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 8011 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atspb.colorado/boardrules.Supplemental Information
Equity Diversity and Inclusion Compliance
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 Revenue 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 preemployment 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 inbox
We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.
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If you are not able to submit an online application a paper application is available at this link:PDF State Paper Application(Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.
Methods of Appointment:
Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However at the discretion of the appointing authority the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
Step Pay Program:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classifications pay range based on completed years in their current class series.
Employment Type
Full-Time
