Accountant I

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Accountant I

Salary

$67,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

GCA04054_08.24

Department

History Colorado

Opening Date

08/29/2024

Closing Date

9/13/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, USA

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

hchrinbox@state.co.us

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

HISTORY COLORADO has a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and cultural competency, because of that, we are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance this diversity and ultimately the effectiveness of our organization.

We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. History Colorado and 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 or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The History Colorado Center is conveniently located in downtown Denver. In addition to a great location, we offer fantastic benefits including:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://www.copera.org/) plus 401K and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits)

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/hsa)

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 10 paid holidays per year plus 12 hours of vacation and 6.66 hours of sick leave a month

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) – A borrower may qualify for forgiveness by making 120 on-time payments while employed full-time in public service, if they have certain kinds of federal loans in a qualifying repayment plan

• BenefitHub (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/) state employee discount program

• CafeWell (https://www.cafewell.com/?code=colorado) employee wellness program

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

Description of Job

Broad scope of the position

This position reports to the Controller. This position is responsible for accounting processes, activities and procedures for History Colorado and assists in the preparation and analysis of History Colorado's state budget and ongoing internal operation budgets. It tracks financial performance of both operations and donor revenues, and assists the Controller in the agency's strategic financial planning for History Colorado's short and long-term goals.

The position works with the senior management team to address questions and issues. This position takes direction from the Controller regarding oversight of accounting policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal statutes and the directives of the History Colorado Controller and Chief Administrative Officer, as well as the State Controller and State Treasurer.

Accountant

Accountable to the Controller for implementation and compliance with state fiscal rules, the year-end close and financial reporting. Is responsible to monitor the agency’s internal systems to provide financial reports to Division Directors and their staff in the agency's drafted format with any associated reports for monthly tracking. Monitors all accounting transactions, funds and approved budgets for the agency at the directive of the Controller. Generates reports as needed to assist operations to meet business needs.

Advises staff members on defined fiscal responsibilities required by state and federal rules and regulations. Is responsible for compliance with all federal, state, and local reporting requirements.

• Manages fiscal year-end close and open accounting responsibilities.

• Manages ongoing accounting functions of History Colorado; ensures accuracy of the following:

  o Monthly and quarterly accounting close

  o Grant set-up, processing and monitoring and reporting

  o Reconciliations

  o Analysis and reporting

• Assists State and Federal Auditors in providing requested documentation

• Works with History Colorado staff to answer questions and assist with invoice processing and approvals.

• Works with the payroll accountant to assist with payroll processing.

• Projects and other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

T he successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, economics or a related field with a minimum of two years of progressively responsible accounting/budgeting experience.

Master's degree and/or Certified Public Accountant preferred. State accounting experience, and experience in CORE preferred.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, but may be used to supplement information to the application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application being rejected.

Supplemental Information

Benefits: The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the Human Resources Unit with an official disposition of any charges.

History Colorado is committed to anti-racism practices across its institution and outlined in these grounding virtues ( https://www.historycolorado.org/sites/default/files/media/document/2020/Anti-Racism_Grounding_Virtues.pdf (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) ). As such we encourage members of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) LGBTQ+ and differently abled communities to apply for this position.

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 the application. To request an accommodation, please contact Abbas Montoya @ (303) 866-2136 or email abbas.montoya @state.co.us. (Dany.Mccoy@state.co.us)

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History Colorado staff are committed to advancing the work of anti-racism and have collectively developed grounding virtues to guide us. They are available to review here: https://www.historycolorado.org/sites/default/files/media/document/2020/Anti-Racism_Grounding_Virtues.pdf. Please go to the link and tell us how these principles have shown up in your previous work and/or how you would contribute to these virtues in this position.

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