Grant Accountant

ABOUT CDPHE:

At the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, we are charged with protecting Colorado’s health and environment – a responsibility that affects every person and every community in the state. CDPHE is distinctive because we bring public health and environmental protection together under one agency, recognizing that healthy people depend on healthy places. Our teams prevent diseases and injury, respond to emergencies ranging from E.coli outbreaks to global pandemics, reduce air pollution, protect water quality, regulate health facilities, manage environmental hazards, perform advanced laboratory testing, provide birth and death records, and implement health promoting programs. We turn science and data into action, set statewide standards, and work alongside local public health agencies and community partners to meet Colorado’s most pressing health and environmental challenges. Working at CDPHE means applying your expertise to complex, consequential work that can improve lives across the state.

Our mission captures this broad portfolio of work: to advance Colorado’s health and protect the places we live, learn, work, and play. Our vision is a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations can thrive. Achieving the mission and vision takes bold action, talented people, broad partnerships, and a commitment to serving every Coloradan.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Hybrid work options may be available at the supervisor’s discretion and based on business needs. The position will be based at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246.

CDPHE Offers: CDPHE offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to build a meaningful career in public service. Benefits include:

• Medical and dental plans.

• Colorado PERA retirement options, including defined benefit plan or defined contribution plan.

• Optional 401(K) and 457 retirement plans.

• Employer-paid life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Potential flexible working arrangements

• 11 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off.

• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.

• Tuition assistance.

• Employee wellness programs.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Career opportunities throughout Colorado state government.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The Work Unit: The Accounting Unit exists to provide financial accounting and reporting services in support of the mission of CDPHE. The services provided include: accounts payable, accounts receivable, billings and collections, payroll and timekeeping, grants financial management, general ledger, indirect cost recovery assessment, reporting and analysis, and enforcement of the state and federal fiscal rules and regulations, department policies and procedures and application of accounting standards as set forth by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The department currently consists of staff of nearly 2,000 employees across 10 divisions whose activities are funded by monies from over 300 sources and amounting to over $750 million annually

What You Will Do: This position performs a wide range of professional accounting services in the areas of grants management, reconciliation, and general accounting within the Accounting Unit. Working in collaboration with Accounting, Fiscal, and Program staff, this position exists to provide accurate, timely, and effective accounting support of CDPHE programs. Essential responsibilities include the following:

• Maintain the integrity of financial data in the State of Colorado’s Operation Resource Engine (CORE). Input, review, correct, and approve financial transactions in CORE. Transaction types include grants set-up, budget documents, internal exchange, accounts payable, receivables, cash receipts, cost accounting corrections, and journal entries.
• Set-up new grant awards and programs in CORE. Track associated budgets, reconcile expenses and revenue, process payment requests, meet interim and final financial reporting requirements, and maintain an organized file of records.
• Prepare and interpret scheduled and ad hoc financial reports. Provide timely and accurate reporting as required or requested by internal and external constituencies. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual cost invoices and send them to grantors for reimbursement of expenditures.
• Perform reconciliation of general and grant ledger accounts relative to expenditures, revenue, and obligations. Assist with reconciliation of department diagnostic reporting and financial statements.
• Provide support, make recommendations, and communicate with appropriate Division fiscal and program staff regarding transactions, budgets, programs, adjustments, reconciliations, fiscal rules, and other accounting matters.
• Support and complete fiscal year-end closing activities.
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with established policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Grant Management

• Revenue and Expense Reconciliation

• General Accounting Functions

Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H8A2XX Accountant II

Minimum Qualifications: NOTE: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.

You must substantiate that you meet the minimum qualifications when filling out the Work Experience section of the application. Failure to do so will result in the application not moving forward in the hiring process. “See resume” will not be accepted. Resumes are considered supplemental information and are not considered in the initial evaluation. In addition, part-time work will be prorated when determining whether minimum qualifications are met.

Experience Only:Six (6) years of relevant experience in professional accounting and/or fiscal grant management experience.

Or

Education and Experience:A combination of related education in Accounting or Finance (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) and/or relevant experience in accounting and/or fiscal grant management experience equal to six (6) years

Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will count for six (6) years of the requirement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies:

• Knowledge of a wide variety of accounting processes, principles, and practices

• Experience working in state or local government

• Experience with CORE or a similar financial system

• Experience working with grants or restricted funding sources

• Experience reconciling revenue and expenses

• Ability to do pivot tables and data analysis within Microsoft Excel

• Experience with detailed financial work where processes require multiple steps to completion

• Organizational skills: the ability to set, track, and accomplish tasks on time with accuracy and efficiency.

• Attention to detail: Thorough and accurate work, able to closely follow instructions.

• Critical Thinking: Ability and motivation to develop solutions to complex challenges.

• Interpersonal skills: Ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Residency Requirement Options:

• This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. 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 ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

A complete application packet must include:

• Completed State of Colorado application.

• If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

The Selection Process:

• All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

• 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 may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

• A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

CDPHE does not provide visa sponsorship at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

ADAAA Accommodations: 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 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 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 at [email protected] or call 303-692-2060, option 5.