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Accountant
2 months ago
Department Information
The mission of the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) is to improve the quality of, ensure the affordability of, and promote access to, postsecondary education for the people of Colorado. In pursuing its mission, the Colorado Department of Higher Education will act as an advocated for the students and institutions of postsecondary education and will coordinate and, as needed, regulate the activities of the state's postsecondary education institutions.
Description of JobThe Accountant provides financial support for Colorado Department of Higher Education administration, with particular emphasis supporting the Division of Private Occupational Schools as well as Colorado GEAR UP (a federal grant program designed to increase the number of low-income students prepared to enter high education). This position's primary responsibility is to createand complete payment vouchers for all vendor invoices, scholarship payments, cash reimbursements, and employee travel reimbursements, and for maintaining electronic files of payment support.
This position is responsible for reconciling vendor statements. Responsibilities also include reviewing vendor invoices and confirming whether invoices are paid by P-Card, EFT, or warrant. A key function of this position requires accountability to review documentation for authority, coding, completeness, receipt, and accuracy of information.
This position requires the ability to explain accounts payable rules and regulations to non-accounting personnel. This position serves as a member of the Finance and Accounting unit and will report to the Director of Accounting. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESDuties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Interpret and understand the financial language of the assigned state, federal, and local programs. Process financial transaction documents in the State's accounting system (CORE), including accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget documents, procurement documents, and contracts.
Modify payment vouchers as requested by Program Accountants or Controller to facilitate timely payments. Set up EFT accounts for vendors. Receive employee reimbursements to create payment vouchers in CORE.
Review the employee travel reimbursements to verify the expenses are in accordance with state fiscal rules and per diem rates are proper. Prepare payment confirmations for assigned state, federal, and local programs to program directors. Review and reconcile vendor monthly statements and invoices received directly from vendors to ensure invoices have been processed for payment, resolving any discrepancies with vendors and/or internal employees and programs.
Reconcile all general and grant ledger accounts relative to all expenditures by analyzing and investigating various types of errors and interpreting the account expenditures and balances of funds available and using the data received from all financial systems to produce accurate and complete information for grant management. Determine the correct posting accounts. Ensure proper documentation support, chart of account coding, authorization, mathematical accuracy, and assures that documents are in compliance with state fiscal rules, state procurement rules and department policies.
Assists with fiscal year-end close and open accounting responsibilities. Cross train with the accounting unit on other assigned duties. Other duties as assigned and may differ from one area to the next.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.Substitutions:Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution which included 27 semester hours of accounting or auditing coursework will substitute for the degree requirement
Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis
Experience: One (1) year of professional accounting experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in state or local government
Experience working with various technology used for accounting with a preference for experience and proficiency managing and administering accounts receivable
Experience working with CORE and info
Advantage reporting or similar product Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, specifically Word and Excel Interpret and understand the financial language of legislation
Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, specifically Word and Excel Ability to locate and identify discrepancies utilizing spreadsheets and other written communications Ability to work with confidential information, and maintain confidentiality
Ability to derive facts quickly, methodically, and accurately Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time Excellent organizational skills; the ability to set, track, and accomplish priorities, goals, and timetables to achieve maximum productivity, knowing the status of activities at all times
Ability to derive logical conclusions from available information, utilizing a combination of judgment and formal guidance, in order to determine if departmental objectives have been met Ability to interact with various stakeholders, both internal and external to the unit, and able to demonstrate a strong customer orientation and dedication. Ability to set and prioritize workload, identify short- and long-term goals and develop strategies to achieve them, and coordinate with internal and external business partners.
Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONSWorks in a typical office environment. It does not require physical activity other than that typically utilized in such a setting, working with standard office equipment such as phone, fax, and personal computers. CDHE operates in a hybrid environment with both remote work and work from the office as needed.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people in this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this role. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their typical responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
APPLICATION PROCEDURESTo be considered for this position, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications listed above and submit the following: Cover letter and resume. Submit your completed application materials to: position is not governed by the selection process of the classified personnel system and is not part of the classified state personnel system. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check.
BENEFITSThe Colorado Department of Higher Education offers benefits for this position which include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available to the employee and eligible dependents on a cost share basis between employee and the Department. Disability insurance is provided at no cost to the employee.
Paid leave time is accrued at 14 hours per month for vacation leave and 10 hours per month for sick leave. There are 10 paid holidays in a calendar year. Employees of the
State of Colorado do not contribute to Social Security, but contribute to Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA)EEOC/ADA INFORMATIONThe 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
Higher Education 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 Human Resource Director, Amy Harvey, at or call
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