Project Financial Specialist - Grand Junction

CDOT for All

CDOTs strength is our people and our commitment to our people is to shape support and sustain the employee experience and ultimately create a supportive workplace where everyone regardless of gender race ethnicity religion national origin age sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status education disability socioeconomic status or any other identity has the opportunity to thrive.

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The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.

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Your duties and responsibilitieswill include but are not limited to the following:

• Classify verify and record accounts payable transactions
• Monitor monthly billing amount trends
• Ensure consultant and local agency payments are consistent with the terms of the task order and/or contract
• Resolves discrepancies investigates consultant project and local agency payment questions
• Be the primary contact for addressing questions and resolving issues involving CDOT billings to local agencies CDOT projects and engineering consultants.

• Analyzes and reviews task order submission documents to ensure that all requirements are met before proceeding with processing and entry into the SRM procurement module.
• Identifies problems with task order submissions and directs project staff to correct discrepancies.
• Ensures shopping carts are consistent with the task order request.
• Coordinates with Engineering Contracts unit on contracting questions.

• Analyze and monitor project budgets to ensure costs are accurately applied and coded
• Identifies and resolves costs that are incorrectly coded
• Ensure that project activities are adhering to FHWA authorization and/or end dates CDOT policies and project management best practices
• Research financial discrepancies in projects and takes action to resolve
• Work with regional staff when encumbered funds need to be liquidated and closed

• Review and verify proposed delivery schedules and timelines
• Identify hurdles and support solutions for project delivery
• Provide liaison with Region Planner to help get correct information to the Planner regarding projects in scoping or planning phase
• Effectively communicate document and follow up with project delivery and regional Business Office staff to ensure financial transactions are carried out timely and effectively to support program delivery
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• Backs up certain duties of other positions when necessary.
• Provides audit information when requested.
• Maintains accurate and uptodate files for this position.
• Supports yearend close activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• Typical hours Monday Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm
• Occasional travel during business hours to trainings selections and debrief meetings.
• Occasional overnight travel for trainings

• Six years of professional experience closely related to the major job duties
• Three of the six years must have beenfulltime professional accounts payable or task order experience. Accounts payable and task order experience must have included reviews amendments as well as determining if a request is consistent with applicable guidelines and rules.
• Experience with contracts fiscal rules policies and contracts within Colorado State Government is preferred.

• A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in public administration business administration law or a closely related field of study. (A copy of your transcript showing degree conferral must be submitted to verify this requirement.
• AND at least two years must have beenfulltime professional accounts payable and task order experience. Accounts payable and task order experience must have included reviews amendments as well as determining if a request is consistent with applicable guidelines and rules.
• Experience with contracts within Colorado State Government is preferred.

• Additional work experience that provided the same kind amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education will substitute on a yearforyear basis for the required bachelors degree but not for the specific experience..

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. See Resume statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition parttime work will be prorated.

• Must pass a preemployment screening which may include social security number trace criminal records check public court records check educational records and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Theexceptional applicantwillpossess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with the Colorado State fiscal rules;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• Knowledge of CDOT AP processing
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience reviewing and monitoring contracts for legal compliance;
• Extensive experience reviewing government contracts;
• Experience with Federal Code of Regulations Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidelines and the Stewardship Agreement with FHWA Colorado Revised Statutes the Utility Accommodation Code Office of the State Controller (OSC) Guidelines Policies and Procedural Directives utilities and railroad contracts;
• Working knowledge of CDOTs SAP/Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)software;
• Superior customers service skills;
• Skilled and experienced in developing and providing training to diverse audiences.
• Leadership skills and experience;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills;
• Excellent reasoning investigative analytical problem solving and decision making skills;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Ability to partner with professionalsstaff consultants and other governmental staff with sensitivity to their needs and priorities;
• Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take;
• Strong ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments priorities and projects in a demanding environment;
• Being open to change and new information; adapting behavior and work methods in response to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles;
• Excellent time project management and organizational skills;
• Working effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Effective research skills;
• Passion for safety;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite which is used to create documents Google Suite OnBase SAP and the ability to quickly learn new software.

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green APPLY button at the top of this announcement)
2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.
3. A cover letter that describes your interest in this position how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.

4. A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.

5. If you are using education to qualify a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing your name the name of the school all course work and degree(s) conferred or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

6. If you are a veteran a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

1. 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.
2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

• Part 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.
• Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.

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

ADAAA Accommodations

CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any preemployment testing or 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

Former State Employees

Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on his/her application.

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