Accountant III - Regional Center
Accountant III - Regional Center
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Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.Description of Job
Please Note: This position has hybrid work arrangements employees are expected to report to the office at least 2 days a week. These arrangements are subject to change.
About this Unit:The State Cost Reporting unit supports The offices within the Department of HumanServices forMedicare and Medicaid funded programs. We accomplish this through reporting financial information for reimbursement. This unit uses vast sets of data to analyze trends create data tools for setting reimbursement rates educate programs onoperationsfrom data for guidance in decision making andseekfull available reimbursement for services provided toColoradansin need. To be successful as a key team member of this group youll need a strong foundation inanalytical reasoning financial analysis data analysis budgeting and strong attention to detail along with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
The ideal candidate for this unit will be inspired towards continual knowledge and will embrace the continual question of why both in being asked this why for explanation and growth as well as being used as a demonstration for reasoning in audit defense. This unit is seeking candidates who strive to always be learning as the regulations and work have continual changes on both the federal and state levels. Candidates best suited for this role will function well with receiving and communicating directly. This position strives to provide both support and at times a hard check and balance on allowances to the assigned regional center programs who are offering necessary and amazing services to clients. The ideal applicant will be comfortable having difficult conversations with the program based on knowledge of facts from regulation allowances and analyzed data.
Additionally the year end busy time for this unit is unique and is from August 1st through October 30 it is important to note this time period has restrictions to leave requests annually.
About this Position:
This position exists to provide support to agencies within the Department of Human Services by performing the following functions:- Prepare Regional Center Reports which includes but not limited to Rate Settings Medicaid Cost report and Room and Board reports.
- Prepare statistical and financial reports upon request and perform various reconciliations.
- Assist with the completion of the Hospital Medicare and Medicaid Cost Settlement Reports
- Assist with the completion of the Mental Health Transitional Living Homes Cost Settlement Reports.
- Research and analyze financial and cost information to respond to requests from the financial services group as well as from state and federal auditors.
Prepare Regional Centers Cost Reports:- Responsible for the preparation of the regional center Cost Settlement Reports which substantiate allowable reimbursable expenses. Interprets analyzes evaluates and investigates the monthly statistical data received for the cost reports. Responsible for preparing the Wheat Ridge Regional Center and Grand Junction Regional Center Med13 ICF and Pueblo Regional Center and Grand Junction Regional Center Waiver Cost Reports. This includes all required Schedules.
- Prepare nonstandard statistical and financial reports upon request of supervisor and Financial Services Management. Complete Monthly Room and Board reports and analysis. Complete Rate Setting Annually to true up with Medicaid.
- Will provide support for all audit requests related to completed reports both internal and external. Will ensure deadlines are met and documentation provided is complete and in alignment with regulations and submissions.
- Assist in production of the Cost Reports for the hospitals and mental health transitional homes. The hospital cost reports apply to Medicare and Medicaid reporting. The mental health transitional homes apply to Medicaid and as necessary thirdparty coverage/provider reporting.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- Important Note:Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience CDHS hiring teams consider only the contents of your application to determine meeting minimum qualifications and for the comparative analysis process.Experience is calculated on a fulltime equivalency basis therefore it is important to accurately notate the hours you averaged per experience section entry. Volunteer work or related type of experience may be used to meet the qualifications but must be clearly documented. It is paramount that in the experience portion of the application the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education experience competencies and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please note:This experience must be clearly documented on your application and the supplemental questions must be answered.
Option 1 Experience:- Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position. Four (4) of the eight (8) years of experience must be in accounting or finance related job duties.
- Proficiency in using 10key calculator computer keyboard Google and Excel.
- Must be proficient at the time of hire to adequately perform job duties of position.
Option 2 Experience & Education:- A combination of related education (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years. Experience must be in experience in data analysis or reporting or demonstration of general accounting work in a professional setting.
- Current valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will count for six (6) years of the requirement
- Advance proficiency working in Excel to include vlookups pivot tables and other advanced data management functions.
- Experience with CORE CPPS; or data systems for payroll data management and/or accounting
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient with skills in data analysis for large volumes of data
- Excellent time management and deadline planning abilities
- Previous experience with the operations of CDHS facility programs such as the Regional Centers Mental Health Hospitals or other related program facilities.
- Demonstrates the ability to articulate logic and reasoning for decision making or audit defense
- Ability to accept professionally manage and thrive with critical feedback
- Conflict resolution skills
- Advance customer service skills
- Ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely to various audiences
- Standard Background Name check TRAILS CMS and JBITS
- Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
APPEAL RIGHTS:
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.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email () postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.
For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303); or 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 at under Rules.
A standard appeal form is available at: If you appeal your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form signed by you or your 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:. Phone:. The tenday deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. - Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position. Four (4) of the eight (8) years of experience must be in accounting or finance related job duties.
Supplemental Information
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About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and wellbeing of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer:
- Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans
- Medical and dental health plans
- Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account
- Paid life insurance
- Short and longterm disability coverage
- 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
- BenefitHubstate employee discount program
- Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
- Excellent worklife programs such as flexible schedules training and more
- Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information go to Values:
We believe in a peoplefirst approach: To serve the people of Colorado we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized inspired and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility health and wellness and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable:We take responsibility through our actions programs and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters:We are open and honest with employees our partners the Coloradans we serve and the public.
We are ethical:We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners employees and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
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.
ADAA Accommodations:CDHS 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 Coordinator Nancy Schmelzer at or call.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Employment Type
Full-Time
