Accountant I

Description of Job About this Unit: This unit is responsible for the a) accurate and timely collection and reporting of hours worked and leave taken by department employees in accordance with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and State Personnel Rules and b) accurate and timely payment and reporting of employee’s wages, benefits, and deductions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, federal, state and department rules and regulations. The unit serves over 5,400 employees in several agencies (Department of Human Services-IHA, Grand Junction Regional Center-IJB, Wheat Ridge Regional Center-IJC, Pueblo Regional Center-IJD, CMHIFL-IIC, CMHIP-IIB, DYC-IKA, Homelake Veterans’ Community Living Center-ILB, Florence Veterans’ Community Living Center-ILC, Rifle Veterans’ Community Living Center-ILD and Fitzsimons Veterans’ Community Living Center-ILG that are located throughout the state. This unit provides certain payroll and timekeeping functions for all agencies and facilities in the department including those in the southern and western districts. The Department employee total is approximately 5,400 FTE. About this Position: This position provides customer service for items as assigned within this position as related to the Colorado WINs partnership agreement. This position will complete tasks within the Colorado WINs partnership agreement requirements associated with deductions and payments. This position will function as the liaison between the payroll department with all related groups such as Human Resources, Colorado WINs, DPA and employees. This position will function as a back up to others within the unit managing items related to leave cases and Colorado WINs duties. Summary of Duties: Manages dues, payments and reporting for Colorado WINs: This position is responsible for all system setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and management of all deductions and payments related to CO WINS and the applicable partnership agreement. This role reconciles all reporting to payment collections and submissions. This role will troubleshoot issues related to reconcilement on identified payment and submission issues. This role will provide reporting as necessary for all matters associated to the payroll aspects of the partnership agreement. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Option 1 (Minimum Qualifications): Four (4) years of relevant professional accounting experience Please note: This experience must be clearly documented on your application and the supplemental questions must be answered. Option 2 (Substitutions): A combination of related education (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in an accounting or auditing) and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to (4) years. OR Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for (4) years of education. Preferred Qualifications: COWINS Partnership Agreement: Relevant years of State service should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process. Part-time relevant years of State service will be prorated. TRANSFERS ONLY: Relevant years of State service will be considered as a preferred qualification and given the weight of at least 15% of the overall score under the process. Relevant years of State service contribute to a candidate's position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior, or other posted competency Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting. Four (4) years of professional accounting experience FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification), CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) What job-related competencies / preferred qualifications are essential to the position and may be assessed during the comparative analysis process? UKG Kronos experience CPPS experience Payroll administration Conditions of Employment: Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. Pass Background Check (this can include employment verification and employee file checks). CDHS Selection Process Explanation: Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hours per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. Preferred Qualifications & Competencies: Relevant years of state service experience. Minimum Qualification Screening Process: A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached." You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated. Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review: After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing. Your Work Experience/Job Duties: Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications. Ensure this information is documented in the Work Experience section of the application. If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question. Supplemental Questions: Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing). Appeal Rights: You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website. You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review. You can find the official appeal form here (Download PDF reader). You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board: By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance: At (303) 866-3300, or Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.