Job Description

DRMS Accountant II Location Indiana :

Department Information This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference? 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 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 401K and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• 10 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. For more information, go to: Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety: The Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety consists of four programs: the Coal Regulatory program, the Minerals Regulatory program, the Inactive Mine Reclamation program, and Mine Safety and Training program. The division is committed to balance the need for mineral resource production with protection of the public, environment and Colorado's natural resources. The mission of DRMS is to protect the public, miners and the environment during current mining operations, restore abandoned mines, and to ensure that all mined land is reclaimed to beneficial use. Financial and Administrative Services Section: The financial and administrative services section provides organizational planning, budgeting, fiscal management/auditing, legislative information, purchasing duties, customer relations and administrative support to the four programs within the Division, consisting of more than 65 employees and two boards (Mined Land Reclamation Board and the Coal Mine Board of Examiners) appointed by the Governor. The budget for the division is over $17.9 million, comprised of cash and federal funds. Staff in this unit interact with the Governor's Office of State Planning and Budgeting, General Assembly staff, Joint Budget Committee staff and Legislative Council staff, as well as other state agencies, and DNR EDO Accounting and Procurement.

Description of Job

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. This position manages and serves the department for all accounting matters that pertain to financial warranties, expenses, revenue collections, payroll labor distribution coding, revenue monitoring, and diagnostic reports. The position will provide direction and recommendations in compliance with State Fiscal Rules, State Fiscal Procedures, GASBs and OMB Super Circular to department management and fiscal staff on complex accounting issues. This position works as a team member in the financial and administrative services team, providing the Division with professional accounting to ensure fiscal accountability for all funding sources (federal grants and state cash funds). Specific duties include:

• Serves as team lead for revenue collection, deposits, and reconciliation: Reconciles receipts for all permit related revenue between CORE (the state's accounting system), Treasury credit sheets, the division-wide database, and any other financial systems. Provides revenue-related training and problem solving. Creates any JVs as needed to correct accounting entries in CORE.
• Accounts Payable Processing: Issues disbursements by creating INs, GAX,RE, and other payment transactions with invoices and attachments in CORE, determines and assigns program and coding for payments, communicates with vendors, ensures vendors are in the state accounting system (gather tax ID information). This duty includes providing guidance on what are allowable costs from government funds per the state's fiscal rules, department policies, price agreements, to help prevent managers and employees from undertaking unauthorized purchases.
• Monitors diagnostic reports, performs research, and initiates journal entries (JV's) to correct coding errors, account balances, and to transfer revenue and expenses across programs. Monitors funding accounts using CORE reports to determine when JVs are required and performs JV entries. Works with financial team members to enter JVs and other transactions for year-end close and open.
• Tracks, records and reconciles financial warranties (bonds for reclamation of mining operations) including but not limited to decision making of applying appropriate guidelines for monthly journal entries related to GASB 84 and other GASBs. Provides recommendations to Division Leadership for policy and process improvements of all aspects of warranty management. Implements policy and process improvements, creates documentation and instructions.
• Ensures policies and procedures are followed. Ensures bond tracking and recording procedures meet GASB requirements. Enters transactions in CORE for compliance with GASB rules.
• Assists with the Department's Pcard, procurement, and other financial processes.

This position, as a member of the financial services team, will also learn, perform and assist with a variety of financial and administrative tasks that may not be specifically detailed in the listing of job duties.

Minimum 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. The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that applicants for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board. This announcement does not include a residency waiver. Minimum Qualifications : Six (6) years of professional* accounting experience. -OR - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or business administration. AND Two (2) years of professional* accounting experience

• The distinction between technical accounting and professional accounting is that technical accounting is more transaction-oriented and consists of processing, recording, classifying, verifying, reporting, and applying established, standard guidelines. Professional accounting, on the other hand, consists of evaluating theories, concepts, and principles, evaluating objectives of substitute standards, performing risk assessments, and an understanding of the full-scope of the process including the structure and controls of the process. The interpretation of possession of qualifications will be applied consistently throughout the review of applications.

Please note : Applicants must submit both a cover letter and résumé at time of application. Failure to do so will result in the rejection of your application. 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. Substitutions :

• Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two years of the professional accounting experience.
• Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
• Experience with CORE (Colorado Operations Resource Engine) or other Accounting Database
• Experience interpreting local, state, or federal laws and fiscal rules
• Previous experience with recording, tracking and reporting of financial warranties
• Experience with GASB Statements

Required Competencies:

• Ability to accurately interpret State and Federal law
• Ability to accurately interpret Fiscal Rules
• Trouble shooting, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Strong analytical, and inductive and deductive reasoning abilities
• Strong organizational and evaluation skills, with keen attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills including coaching, conflict resolution, facilitation, and negotiation
• Self-motivation
• Ability to multi-task and identify systematic approaches to solving problems
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints as well as different communication and work styles in a multi-cultural and inter-generational environment
• Ability to identify and creatively resolve issues while exercising appropriate judgment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all partners
• Ability to drive and support group, customer, and program initiatives
• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations
• Ability to analyze and present information to colleagues in a way that enables good business decisions
• Ability to work well independently as well as in/with a team

Conditions of Employment:

• Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
• Former employees of the State of Colorado MUST have concluded employment in good standing to be eligible for rehire.
• A current & valid Driver's license is required for operating a state vehicle and occasional travel is anticipated.
• Must be willing and able to occasionally exert up to 20 lbs. of force to move objects

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

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. The Colorado Constitution requires all appointments and promotions in the state personnel system be made according to merit and fitness. Check out for a quick video on how to apply for State of Colorado and Department of Natural Resources jobs, as well as how to search for jobs. Applicant Checklist: Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete online Application for Announced Vacancy
• A cover letter that describes 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.
• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

The Assessment Process: The Colorado Constitution requires all appointments and promotions in the state personnel system to be made according to merit and fitness. Your on-line application will be reviewed by a Human Resource Specialist and/or Subject Matter Expert to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for the position. Upon meeting the minimum qualifications, the next phase of the assessment process may consist of a Structured Application/Resume Review. Utilizing your detailed on-line application, cover letter, resume and transcripts, the review is a comparative analysis against the listed required competencies, job duties and/or preferred qualifications in this announcement to determine technical competence, depth and breadth of experience and job fit in comparison to all other applicants for this position. It is imperative that you provide adequate detail on your application and cover letter to describe how you meet and/or exceed the requirements for this position. “See Resume” or “See Attached” will not substitute for the completed and detailed on-line application. Comparative analysis factors to be assessed:

• Technical Competence - Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.
• Depth and Breadth of Experience - Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement; varied and not one dimensional; and demonstrate progressively higher level of responsibility with a wide range.
• Job Fit - Experience evaluated to determine how well your experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current/recent experience is preferred.
• Upload additional pages if necessary to detail your experience and accomplishments. 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 in future steps in the assessment process.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: 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. 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 Department of Natural Resources 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 ADAAA Coordinator, Anna Kargobai-Murray, at [email protected]. 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 Anna Kargobai-Murray at [email protected] 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 will 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 at 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.

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