Accounts Receivable Accountant

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Accounts Receivable Accountant
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Accounts Receivable Accountant
Salary
$63,624.00 - $76,344.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
FAA00+63-07/23/24
Department
Department of Public Health & Environment
Division
Administration Division
Opening Date
07/23/2024
Closing Date
8/6/2024 11:5+ PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
simmone.porter@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
This position is designated as HYBRID.
Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
- Employee wellness programs and facilities
- Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
- Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks
- Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
- Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page%CF%87ldpagename=DPA-DHR%2FDHRLayout&cid=121302522+644&pagename=DHRWrapper) including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
- Medical and dental health plans (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/DPA-DHR/DHR/12366+04+5481)
- Paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
- Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
- Tuition assistance for college-level courses including Masters degree programs
- Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and
- A variety of employee resource groups
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch
Description of Job
About the Work Unit:
This unit exists to provide financial accounting and reporting services in support of the mission of CDPHE. The services provided include: accounts payable processing, billings and collections for fees, licenses and penalties, payroll and timekeeping, payroll cost distribution/allocation, grants financial management, grants and contracts processing, general ledger, indirect cost recovery assessment, reporting and analysis, enforcement of the state and federal fiscal rules and regulations, department policies and procedures and application of accounting standards as set forth by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The department currently consists of staff exceeding 1,845 employees whose activities are funded by monies from over 300 sources and amounting to over $685 million annually.
What you will be Doing:
This position exists as the Accounts Receivable Accountant and functions as a member of the Accounting team. The position's primary responsibilities are to process the department's accounts receivables. This includes the daily input of check payments in CORE, processing interagency transfers, researching and processing EFT payments, and processing returned checks from the bank. All responsibilities need to be done accurately and in a timely manner. This position must assure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, department and State procedures.
This position serves as an important position in the accounts receivables unit assisting the Accounts Receivable Work Lead and Department Controller with receivable balance sheet reconciliations and revenue reconciliations for month, quarter, and year end. In addition, this position will work with multiple division subsystem and customer interfaces to CORE for invoicing and customer information.
This position is an integral staff contact for department staff members on revenue and receivable entry issues and interacts with all levels of staff within CDPHE with regards to accounts receivable problems and questions. This position will also aide in external reporting requests, receivables spreadsheets and audit requests as applicable.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Experience Only:
Six (6) years of professional accounts receivable accounting experience.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education in Accounting or Finance and/or relevant experience in professional accounts receivable accounting equal to six (6) years.
A master's or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
This experience must be substantiated within the work history section of the application. The words, "See Resume" will not be accepted. Part-time work will be pro- rated.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in accounts receivable processing
- General ledger reconciliation experience
- Strong conceptual knowledge of theory, principles and practices of Accounting;
- Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB);
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced deadline oriented environment;
- Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel including ability to do pivot tables and data analysis;
- Excellent listening skills;
- Detail oriented and thorough in completing work tasks;
- Ability to use critical thinking when making decisions or solving problems.
Supplemental Information
Conditions of Employment:
Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.
APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position or that as a result of no longer being considered, you were discriminated against, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. If an applicant seeks to have an allegation of discrimination reviewed by the Board, that person must file an appeal (petition for hearing) within 10 days of the action or receipt of any final written selection decision. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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Applicants for State of Colorado classified positions must be current residents of Colorado. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?
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Are you willing to submit to a criminal background check?
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This position has been designated as hybrid. The Hiring Manager will discuss the expectations and details of the schedule with you during the interview process. A hybrid position can work a portion of the time from home and a portion of the time in the state workplace location. A workspace is provided for the employee when they come into the office, which could include a cubicle, office, or hoteling station. When required to come into the assigned state workplace, the employee is required to bear the expense of commuting. Do you understand this expectation and are you willing to meet this requirement?
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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado classified employee, please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. Your EID begins with ++7 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not, please state "N/A".
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If you indicated that you are a PREVIOUS State of Colorado employee, please list all State of Colorado Departments or institutions of Higher Education for which you have worked for and your Employee ID (if known):
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If you indicated that you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your dates of employment and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked.
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Please describe your experience with Excel. How do you utilize the software to analyze data?
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Please describe your understanding of internal control and include any examples of improvements you made to accounting processes that may relate to controls.
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Please describe your most complex and difficult accounting responsibility. What were you directly responsible for, why was the assignment complex and difficult, what did you do to become successful in the assignment, and what was the outcome, including follow up needed?
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