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Form of workDepartment InformationThis position is open to current Colorado residents only.Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!Work Unit:Administrative Solutions (AS) provides management and oversight for key administrative and technical services that enables CDHS to achieve its goals. It is responsible for a number of support functions to make our agency as efficient, effective, and impactful as possible.
Administrative Solutions comprises Human Resources; Facilities Management; Audit; Business Innovation, Technology and Security; Emergency Management; Legal; and Leadership & Organizational Development.Business Innovation, Technology, and Security (BITS) is responsible for managing the Department's information technology (IT) providers, including relations with the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT). The division serves as the main point of contact for departmental issues involving technology resources and needs and coordinates activities with CDHS' program staff for IT support, operations, maintenance, modernization and implementation of new IT systems.Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!CDHSCareersDescription of JobThis position is required to report to the office at least 2x a week. This position also requires frequent in-state travel to various facility locations.
These arrangements are subject to change based on business need.As an IT Accounting Specialist. you will play a pivotal role in the creations and completions of payment documents to pay vendor invoices, and complete other associated monthly processes involving invoice payments in a timely manner, reconciling vendor statements and maintaining electronic files of complete requests and payments documents. Provide customer service, training, mentoring to division personnel associated with accounting transactions and business processes, and support and complete the fiscal year end closing such as Roll/Lapse and accrual reporting.
Assist the division personnel in the development of sound internal controls and /or accounting management and Maintain the integrity of financial data. This position is responsible for preparing appropriate documents to support program management, setting up encumbrances to meet their operations needs, facilitating invoices' payments-including straight pay transactions-, Covendis payments, and receiving documents while ensuring compliance with IT authorized purchases.Key responsibility can include:* Process Requests* Payment Request Processing* Organizing Daily Payments and RequestsMinimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights* Three (3) years of proven experience in an administrative technical support role, bookkeeping, or accounting role.* Please note: This experience must be clearly documented on your application and the supplemental questions must be answered.Substitutions* Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basisPreferred Qualifications:* Proficiency in data analysis and manipulation using tools like Excel, MS Word, 10-key calculator, keyboard skills, or other data management software.* Experience processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate and complete records.* Strong analytical skills to review, interpret, and analyze financial data for accuracy, trends, and discrepancies, ensuring the integrity of financial information.* Proven track record in resolving complex accounting issues and discrepancies efficiently and accurately.* Strong interpersonal skills to effectively train and mentor division personnel on accounting procedures and systems. The ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and understandable manner.* Experience with GAAP and State of Colorado accounting procedures.* Experience with CORE.* Ability to prioritize work and work independently as needed.* Strong organizational skills.* Strong sense of professionalism including work ethic and adaptability.* Honesty and integrity.* Ability to adapt behavior and work methods in response to new changing conditions, new information, or unexpected challenges* Ability to develop cooperative and constructive working relationships with others, and maintain them over time.* Capacity to manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive and positive manner to minimize negative personal impact.* Capacity to perform calmly in a challenging environment with multiple demands on time.Conditions of Employment:* A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process (to include reference checks).* The position may be required to work shifts* Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment.
Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.Appeal Rights:If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail 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.For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.Supplemental InformationAbout Us:If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado.
In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:* Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org 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* BenefitHub state employee discount program* 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. For moreinformation, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.Our Values:We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.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.ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~Toll Free Applicant Technical Support
