DNR - Accounting Technician II (Remote/Hybrid)

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located in the Executive Director's Office of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. The EDO exists to guide and supervise the activities of the eight Divisions within DNR in the development, preservation and enhancement of Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of its citizens – both now and in the future. This work unit exists to plan, direct, coordinate, and manage the accounting operations and functions in the Department of Natural Resources, including initiation of budgeted and statutory spending authority within the State’s accounting system, accounts payable processing and coordination of vendor reporting; processing payroll for the Department, as well as coordination of the timekeeping function within the Department; billing and financial reporting on federal grants; and processing capital asset transactions and maintenance of financial information on these capital assets.

Requirements

Two (2) years of technical accounting or bookkeeping experience.
Two (2) years of college, university or non-correspondence business school in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or related field will substitute for the required experience.
Technical accounting describes work in support of professional accounting operations by processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate and complete records of transactions. Technical accounting is further defined as an accounting process which typically utilizes at least three of the following four function areas: recording, classifying, verifying, and reporting.
Must successfully pass a background investigation.
Requires working in the office in Denver at 1313 Sherman Street Room 718 once a week.

Nice To Haves

Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
Knowledge and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare journal entries
Ability to perform a variety of tasks in a changing and high volume environment
Experience with accounting software
Proficiency with Google suite

Responsibilities

Daily entry, review and analysis of accounting documents: Review, analyze and record documents submitted to the Executive Director’s Office (EDO) Accounting Department by division staff including intergovernmental documents, payment documents, journal entry documents and cash receipts, ensuring that transactions are recorded in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), state fiscal rules, state fiscal procedures, DNR policies & procedures, Internal Revenue Service regulations and administrative rules (authoritative guidance). Research and resolve any issues as required. Respond to division staff to answer questions, explain/correct problems and provide information to assist them in providing accurate transactions in the future.
Capital Assets: This position is responsible for reviewing transactions related to capital assets to identify impact to GAAP capital asset reporting. These include the following: review and analyze land transactions; the purchases, disposals and exchanges for the department are being recorded appropriately in accordance with authoritative guidance. Prepare documents to record and dispose of assets in CORE. Assist in preparation of annual closing entries for year-end exhibits, year-end capital asset confirmations and the annual financial audit.
Financial Reports, Analysis, Reconciliation and Adjustments: Review and analyze reconciliations or transaction details for various balance sheet accounts in the CORE accounting system for the natural resource divisions. Accounts may include the following: prepaid expenses, advances, deposits, accounts receivable, etc. This position will investigate identified problems and work with division staff to process corrections. The person in this position will run and/or prepare financial reports as needed.
Special Projects, General Administrative Duties and Other Duties as Assigned: Complete special projects as assigned by Accounts Payable Supervisor and/or Department Controller. Position will review and analyze financial records related to a specific issue, determine underlying processes and possible reasons for resulting errors. Position compiles and presents findings along with recommendations, including changes to prevent future issues and potential policy changes, as well. Maintains document files, responds to accounts payable help inbox inquiries, may answer phone and provides customer service.
Vendor Setup and Form 1099 Reporting: Position initiates the setup for vendors in CORE accounting system and any changes for vendors in CORE accounting system. Assists with the year-end process to report accurate information for IRS form1099 documents from vendor payments. Researches transactions not processed in the system and determines how to correct any discrepancies.
Other duties as assigned and necessary as determined by the Department Controller and the Accounts Payable Supervisor.

Benefits

Medical and Dental plans
Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Employee Wellness programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
11 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