DNR - Accounting Technician II (Remote/Hybrid)

Department Information -------------------------- This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children. We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about\-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow. 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. In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Medical and Dental plans Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre\-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans Paid life insurance Short\- and long\-term disability coverage Employee Wellness programs Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave Flexible work schedule options and remote\-work options Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Department of Natural Resources, Executive Director's Office This position is located in the Executive Director's Office of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. EDO exists to guide and supervise the activities of the eight Divisions within DNR in the development, preservation and enhancement of Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of its citizens – both now and in the future. This work unit exists to plan, direct, coordinate, and manage the accounting operations and functions in the Department of Natural Resources, including initiation of budgeted and statutory spending authority within the State’s accounting system, accounts payable processing and coordination of vendor reporting; processing payroll for the Department, as well as coordination of the timekeeping function within the Department; billing and financial reporting on federal grants; and processing capital asset transactions and maintenance of financial information on these capital assets. Description of Job ---------------------- This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.Position duties include but are not limited to:Daily entry, review and analysis of accounting documents: Review, analyze and record documents submitted to the Executive Director’s Office (EDO) Accounting Department by division staff including intergovernmental documents, payment documents, journal entry documents and cash receipts, ensuring that transactions are recorded in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), state fiscal rules, state fiscal procedures, DNR policies \& procedures, Internal Revenue Service regulations and administrative rules (authoritative guidance). Research and resolve any issues as required. Respond to division staff to answer questions, explain/correct problems and provide information to assist them in providing accurate transactions in the future. Capital Assets: This position is responsible for reviewing transactions related to capital assets to identify impact to GAAP capital asset reporting. + These include the following: review and analyze land transactions; the purchases, disposals and exchanges for the department are being recorded appropriately in accordance with authoritative guidance. Prepare documents to record and dispose of assets in CORE. Assist in preparation of annual closing entries for year\-end exhibits, year\-end capital asset confirmations and the annual financial audit. Financial Reports, Analysis, Reconciliation and Adjustments: Review and analyze reconciliations or transaction details for various balance sheet accounts in the CORE accounting system for the natural resource divisions. Accounts may include the following: prepaid expenses, advances, deposits, accounts receivable, etc. This position will investigate identified problems and work with division staff to process corrections. The person in this position will run and/or prepare financial reports as needed. Special Projects, General Administrative Duties and Other Duties as Assigned: Complete special projects as assigned by Accounts Payable Supervisor and/or Department Controller. Position will review and analyze financial records related to a specific issue, determine underlying processes and possible reasons for resulting errors. Position compiles and presents findings along with recommendations, including changes to prevent future issues and potential policy changes, as well. Maintains document files, responds to accounts payable help inbox inquiries, may answer phone and provides customer service. Vendor Setup and Form 1099 Reporting: Position initiates the setup for vendors in CORE accounting system and any changes for vendors in CORE accounting system. Assists with the year\-end process to report accurate information for IRS form1099 documents from vendor payments. Researches transactions not processed in the system and determines how to correct any discrepancies. Other duties as assigned and necessary as determined by the Department Controller and the Accounts Payable Supervisor. Requires working in the office in Denver at 1313 Sherman Street Room 718 once a weekMinimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment \& Appeal Rights ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Minimum Qualifications Two (2\) years of technical accounting or bookkeeping experience. OR Two (2\) years of college, university or non\-correspondence business school in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or related field will substitute for the required experience. Note: Technical accounting describes work in support of professional accounting operations by processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate and complete records of transactions. Technical accounting is further defined as an accounting process which typically utilizes at least three of the following four function areas: recording, classifying, verifying, and reporting. Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. “See Resume” statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part\-time work will be prorated. Preferred Qualifications: Current or former State experience relevant to this position. Knowledge and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Ability to analyze financial data and prepare journal entries Ability to perform a variety of tasks in a changing and high volume environment Experience with accounting software Proficiency with Google suite The current work arrangement for this position is as follows: (Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change) This is a Remote/Hybrid position \- Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will report to the office at 1313 Sherman Street \- Denver, CO approximately one day per week as well as for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor. Requires working in the office in Denver at 1313 Sherman Street Room 718 once a week. Tuesday is the suggested office day. Conditions of Employment: 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 their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR). Must successfully pass a background investigation. Requires working in the office in Denver at 1313 Sherman Street Room 718 once a week APPEAL RIGHTS: It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, 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, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered within ten (10\) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801\-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules. Supplemental Information ---------------------------- The Assessment Process All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts. Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication. This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews. This recruitment may fill multiple vacancies. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non\-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives 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.. 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 at dnr\_hr\_employeebenefits@state.co.us. ADAAA Accommodations Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact dnr\_hr\_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date. E\-Verify The Department of Natural Resources participates in E\-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly\-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I\-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E\-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Toll–Free Applicant Support \- Technical Help If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855\-524\-5627, Mon\-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues. Helpful hints: If you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and close the document before you attempt to upload it.