CDOC - Accountant I Inmate Bank/ Restitution

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to retain all financial transactions for all inmates incarcerated in Colorado prison facilities, by posting all deposits and withdrawals to each individual inmate bank account and all control accounts by utilizing Department of Corrections’ Information System (DCIS, PCDCIS).

Requirements

• Four (4) years of professional accounting experience.
• A combination of related education (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years.
• Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for four (4) years of education.
• Strong knowledge of State fiscal rules and accounting functions.
• Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills.
• Ability to develop strong ongoing professional relationships and foster strategic partnerships.
• Excellent logic, reasoning, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizing, planning and prioritizing skills.
• Detail oriented with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex rules, regulations, policies, agreements, procedures and guidelines.
• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations.
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift.
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction.
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609.
• Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application.
• Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics.
• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security.
• Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently.
• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations.
• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner.
• Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders.
• Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments.
• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings.
• Willing and able to travel.
• Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule.
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in performing general ledger accounting.
• Experience utilizing Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE).
• Experience with account reconciliation.
• Experience addressing offender grievances.

Responsibilities

• Utilize current policies, procedures, fiscal rules, and statutes to decide the proper and most efficient way to complete inmate bank accounting tasks.
• Receive and batch all financial transactions for incarcerated offenders, i.e. curio sales, cashiers daily report, money orders (incoming and outgoing), payrolls, postage, telephone, Xerox, photos, medical charges, damaged property, hobby, repairs and any miscellaneous charges.
• Calculate and post financial transactions to accounts by accessing the Department of Corrections’ Information System (DCIS, PCDCIS).
• Audit and verify DCIS inmate bank totals.
• Reconcile calculated DCIS inmate bank totals to the calculated totals of the Wells Fargo Bank accounts for Department of Corrections’ Inmate Fund.
• Analyzes transactions if any discrepancies occur and adjust incorrect transactions in the DCIS totals.
• Obtain, compare, compute, record and track the court ordered fines and fees on criminal cases for offenders/parolees by utilizing CJIS, DCIS/PCDCIS, the current mittimus, amended mittimus, motions, orders, Register of Action, and financial summaries to establish the justification for modification and collection of monies.
• Thoroughly analyze the information to ensure accuracy and also ensure transactions are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, state fiscal rules, and statutes.
• Maintain garnishment orders for court ordered restitution, in and out of state child support, dependent support and filing fees.
• Generate reports of all restitution transactions and analyze all data for monthly payout to courts.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined; Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED