Business Office Manager (Accountant III) - Homelake Veterans Community Living Center-Monte Vista

State of Colorado•Rio Grande County, CO

32d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to current Colorado residents only. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. COLORADO STATE VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER - HOMELAKE: The Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake is a State-owned and operated skilled nursing facility and domiciliary dedicated to serving those who have served us. We strive to provide excellent customer service and to respect and honor resident choices regarding bathing, rising, bedtimes, and other personal decisions. Our philosophy is to provide residents a home where life and love abound. Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! This is not a hybrid position, employee is exepcted to work in office The Manager of the Business Office oversees all financial operations of the facility. Responsibilities include supervision, reviewing and analyzing accounts receivable/collections processes, accounts payable processes, payroll, month-end close, procurement, and contract management. The role ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, preventing fiscal rule violations, and providing financial guidance to staff.

Requirements

Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
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 eight (8) years
Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will count for six (6) years of the requirement
Must possess and maintain a valid, Colorado Driver's License
CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services),Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults - Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel and Access
Demonstrated experience working with CORE (Advantage)
Demonstrated experience working with Payroll (CPPS System)
Preference will be given to candidates with public-sector and/or government accounting experience
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with program accounting principles and practices with human-services related programs
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate having greater depth of experience and knowledge related to accounting principles and practices
Individuals with prior data systems management experience
Individuals with Kronos Work Force Dimensions experience
Individuals with experience in scheduling tools
Individuals with experience in ticket system management

Responsibilities

Managing accounts receivable collections process, accounts payable process, financial analysis and reporting, fixed assets, resident banking, petty cash, and donation accounts
Overseeing/completing regular billings for Medicare, Medicaid, Hospice, the Department of Veterans Affairs, Managed Care/Insurance and private payers
Reviewing VA Per Diem Billing, approving Donation Account and Trust Fund reconciliations, and overseeing the management of these funds
Prepare, analyze, and report on budgets internally and to the Division Accounting teams within allocated timeframes
Ensure all financial reports and processes are in place for the three funds: operating, patient benefit, and trust fund
Oversee all procurement and contract activities, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), documented quotes, personal services waivers, sole source justifications, and purchase orders
Oversee Accounts Payable input and track all procurement requests in EClearance and CORE
Conducts quarterly vendor compliance reviews, including meetings with department managers working directly with vendors
Meets with staff at least monthly and as needed to review aging, expenditures, contracts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and timekeeping issues affecting the department and facility
Provide cross-training to ensure staff proficiency across various financial functions
Serves as the liaison between the business office and other departments
Ensures all administrative office functions are completed accurately and in a timely manner
Cemetery Financial Oversight: Ensuring proper financial management and reporting for the Homelake cemetery
Other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor or Appointing Authority

Benefits

Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
Employee Wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program