Accounting Team Lead

State of Colorado•Lakewood, CO

45d•Hybrid

About The Position

There are currently two positions available supporting the Department of Public Safety. DFPC Accounting Team - 700 Kipling Street, Lakewood, CO 80215 CBI Accounting Team - 700 Kipling Street, Lakewood, CO 80215 Are you a forward-thinking accounting professional ready to take on a comprehensive leadership role in a dynamic environment? We are seeking a highly skilled Accountant II to oversee daily operations, provide essential system administration and technical guidance, and champion excellence in financial reporting and compliance. In this pivotal position, you'll serve as the primary accounting lead for our team, supporting the team supervisor, while offering invaluable support to both internal and external stakeholders. Integrity, transparency, accountability, honesty and trust are fundamental expectations for this role.

Requirements

Six (6) years of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) accounting experience to include journal entries and balance account reconciliations.
A combination of related education (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) and/or business accounting experience equal to six (6) years.
Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy.
Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search, reference checking.
Must be Colorado resident at the time of application

Nice To Haves

Must possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and have a strong knowledge in how personnel and/or payroll systems (software) work.
Must be able to accurately interpret and coach others on simple to complex rules and regulations
Must have excellent customer service skills and sensitivity and discretion with respect to confidential matters.
Experience in CORE or other similar financial system.
Experience in creating, maintaining, and producing financial reports.
Experience creating training materials.
Ability to multi-task and maintain a tracked workflow in order to put aside projects that do not have a ready solution for items that require immediate attention
Excellent interpersonal skills and intercultural competence.
Exceptional verbal, writing, and presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

Lead and empower our accounting staff in daily operations and workflow coordination, fostering a collaborative and efficient team.
Serve as a critical backup for other division accountants, ensuring seamless operations.
Exercise meticulous review and approval of accounting transactions within our financial system.
Strategically plan and schedule work for subordinate accounting staff, ensuring the achievement of division goals and deadlines.
Ensure all reporting deadlines are met, provide comprehensive staff training, and offer insightful input to supervisors regarding team performance and evaluations.
Contribute to the development and delivery of impactful in-service training, training materials, and job aids for accounting-related matters, serving as a go-to technical expert for division staff.
Prepare, analyze, report, and summarize crucial accounting data for the CDPS Controller's office, Accounting Supervisor, grant administrators, and division managers.
Proactively manage various aspects of the assigned division's financial close process, collaborating closely with the CDPS Controller's office.
Conduct in-depth research on accounting issues, ensuring strict compliance with GAAP, State fiscal rules, and fiscal procedures.
Perform scheduled reconciliations of balance sheet accounts with precision, monitoring, researching, analyzing, and reconciling transactions by auditing supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Implement appropriate accounting actions to ensure compliance with GAAP and fiscal policies
Review assigned division requisitions, accurately record and allocate revenue and interest for various cash funds, and appropriately record indirect costs for applicable programs.
Act as the primary point of contact for payroll coding corrections and monthly payroll reallocations.
Contribute to the preparation of required year-end accounting schedules.
Serve as the primary administrator for the division's online billing and payment portal, monitoring performance and first level troubleshooting
Maintain open and clear communication with accounting leadership, internal and external representatives of AR systems, relevant banks, the State Treasury Office, approved vendors, customers, and other accounting and program staff regarding system changes, enhancements, or issues.
Provide expert oversight and final approval for the maintenance of all non-standard invoice templates for division's billable programs.
Direct timely changes to templates as requested or needed, ensuring an optimal and seamless customer experience.

Benefits

Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
State contribution into a Health Savings Account when enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.
Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.
Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
We offer excellent retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA for details.
We provide generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and four annual wellness days.
The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
Tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
We offer Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.