988 Accountant I

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

This position exists to perform professional accounting functions for the 988 Mental Health Line Enterprise ensuring accurate financial reporting proper accounting treatment of transactions and compliance with state fiscal rules grant requirements and contract terms. The Accountant I applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and State fiscal policies to analyze financial activity reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies across multiple funding streams.

The position is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of assigned accounts and financial records including invoice processing budget tracking reconciliations and contract fiscal monitoring. The position exercises independent judgment in determining appropriate accounting treatment identifying and resolving discrepancies and ensuring compliance with applicable fiscal and contractual requirements.

The position serves as a primary accounting resource for assigned contracts and appropriations supporting enterprise sustainability through financial analysis accounts payable management funding reconciliation and coordination with BHA Accounting Contract Management and program staff.

This position independently executes assigned accounting workflows within established fiscal frameworks and procedures. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Managing the receipt review routing and tracking of invoices from providers and contractors to support timely payment processing.

• Reviewing invoice documentation determining completeness and compliance of invoice documentation including appropriate accounting treatment and coding and required approvals prior to submission for vouchering.

• Reconciling payments within CORE and resolving discrepancies between financial systems contracts and source documentation CORE reports contracts and internal trackers.

• Maintaining and validating financial records and tracking systems to ensure accuracy of obligations expenditures and available balances for assigned contracts and funding streams.

• Performing reconciliations between CORE internal trackers and contract documentation to ensure transactions are accurately recorded.

• Identifying analyzing and resolving discrepancies including determining appropriate corrective actions and adjustments for review by the 988 Fiscal Manager.

• Supporting fiscal year-end accounts payable accrual processes by Preparing accounts payable accruals and supporting year-end close processes in coordination with CDHS Accounting.

• Monitoring funding utilization and determining appropriate actions to ensure proper use of funds and compliance with funding requirements.

• Preparing and analyzing expenditure summaries and financial trends to support program and leadership decision-making

• Providing technical guidance to program staff and contractors regarding invoice submission requirements and allowable cost documentation.

• Developing standard financial spreadsheets and ad hoc reports using CORE Info Advantage Excel Tableau and other approved systems.

• Communicating invoice status and payment processing issues to internal and external stakeholders.

• Drafting standard engagement communications to contractors requesting required fiscal documentation.

• Reviewing and evaluating contractor financial documentation to determine compliance with contract terms and fiscal requirements.

• Maintaining and analyzing contract monitoring records to ensure accurate tracking of financial activity and compliance status.

• Analyzing financial data and preparing compliance summaries identifying findings risks and recommended actions to the 988 Fiscal Manager.

• Communicating directly with contractors to address documentation deficiencies clarify fiscal requirements and resolve compliance issues.

• Participating in fiscal year-end monitoring and reporting processes including analysis of contractor expenditures and compliance with funding requirements.

• Monitoring and validating corrective actions to ensure resolution of identified fiscal and compliance issues.

• Coordinating with contractors and internal stakeholders to obtain and validate financial documentation necessary for compliance and reporting.

• Performing accounting and reconciliation support activities related to assigned funding streams contracts or financial processes

• Preparing ad hoc financial analyses summaries and reports to support fiscal monitoring and program decision-making

• Developing written communications related to financial activity compliance requirements or reconciliation outcomes

• Participating in workgroups or meetings and providing accounting-related input analysis or documentation

• Completing special projects or financial assignments requiring analysis of fiscal data and application of accounting principles

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

ACCOUNTANT I (H8A1XX)Experience Only:

• Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to invoice review invoice payment accounts reconciliation compliance or auditing.

OR

• 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 four (4) years
• Current valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for four (4) years of education

• Years of State Service
• Demonstrated Proficiency with Google Suite

• Strong preference will be given to candidates who possess a bachelors degree in accounting or have 27 credit hours of accounting or auditing coursework from an accredited college or university

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software specifically Excel

• Demonstrated experience working with CORE (Advantage)

• Preference will be given to candidates with public-sector and/or government accounting experience

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with program accounting principles and practices with human-services related programs

• Able to perform at high levels of accuracy and participation in both team and individual environments

• Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate having greater depth of experience and knowledge related to accounting principles and practices

• Standard/fullbackground check and reference check required

• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting) and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.

• Motor Vehicle Check if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc.

• Must possess a valid non-restricted Colorado Drivers License or an non-restricted U.S. Drivers License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border

• Out-of-State Drivers License holders must obtain a valid non-restricted Colorado Drivers License within 30 days of employment start date.

• Other Conditions of Employment specific to Program

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:

1. Disclose that information on the application.

2. Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.

3. Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

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.

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it on theState Personnel Boardwebsite.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

• You can find the official appeal formhere.

• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

  • By email () or

  • Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203 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.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

• At or

• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes within theRuleswebpage.

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 acknowledgment 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 ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atunder Rules.

How to Apply

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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 well-being of the people of 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 long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• BenefitHubstate employee discount program

• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe

• Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

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