CDOC Accounting Technician III (Denver)

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides business office services for the Division of Adult Parole/Community Corrections area through monitoring and reporting financial transactions. This position will be maintaining adequate system of internal controls for checking the accuracy and reliability of accounting data; initiate improvements in accounting/tracking systems through the Business Manager.

Requirements

• Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
• Three (3) years of technical accounting experience. This experience must be clearly described, in your own words, within the work experience section of your application to meet this requirement.
• A ny work experience less than full time will be prorated.
• Technical Accounting is defined as accounting processes that record, classify, verify, and report information related to financial transactions.
• A combination of college or university course work in finance, accounting or other business related fields and /or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to details
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to remain flexible and handle a large workload
• Ability to be a strong team member
• 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; DOC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the State of Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE)
• Proficient in 10-key
• Knowledge of debits and credits
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a closely related field of study.

Responsibilities

• Match documentation (requisitions, receiving reports, vendor invoices) while applying State Fiscal Rules and forwarding the completed package to Accounts Payable for payment.
• Research the unpaid invoices that are sent from Accounts Payable.
• Correspond with internal and external stakeholders on any invoice discrepancies.
• Establish procedures on the compiling and batching of various fiscal documents.
• Ascertain and verify approvals and coding to ensure totals equal control totals, assign vendor ID number based on vendor name and address if needed and requisition number.
• Analyze data and circumstances to determine the best solution that ensures the integrity of fiscal responsibility.
• Reconcile the monthly vehicle mileage and cell phone charges.
• Assists in receiving C-Card logs and reallocating procurement card charges to appropriate accounting line coding.
• Tracks indigent housing expenditures and request purchase orders when necessary.
• Informs management of any situations needing attention regarding indigent housing.
• Other duties as assigned.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED