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State of Colorado Accounting Technician III - Accounts Receivable Specialist - 2494 - Hybrid in Denver, Colorado
Accounting Technician III - Accounts Receivable Specialist - 2494 - Hybrid
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Accounting Technician III - Accounts Receivable Specialist - 2494 - Hybrid
Salary
$4,033.00 - $4,638.00 Monthly
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
FAA02494-06/10/24
Department
Department of Public Health & Environment
Division
Water Quality Control Division
Opening Date
06/10/2024
Closing Date
6/24/2024 5:00 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 South Drive, Denver, CO
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Mike Houlihan at michael.houlihan@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.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
Hybrid position - work is a flexible working model where employees work partly in the physical workplace, and partly remotely – at home or from another workspace .
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.
Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .
Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado residents. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.
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 flexibleretirement benefits (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=DPA-DHR%2FDHRLayout&cid=1213025229644&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/1236690495481)
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
The Work Unit:
The Fiscal Services Section provides accounting, budgeting, budget submission, policy, and grant management services; contract writing and management; accounts receivable billing; supplies and equipment procurement; personnel administration; and professional, technical, and administrative support services to internal and external customers for the Water Quality Control Division (WQCD).
What You'll Be Doing:
Provide budget, accounting and other financial information by analyzing, estimating, tracking and reporting division revenue and billing
Complete all AR related requests , maintain AR chart of accounts, serve as primary POC for collections inquiries
Support the FSU manager and/or Team Lead with all the Accounts Receivable needs of the Water Division
Create all receivable documents in CORE, including all annual billings and any weekly modifications and new billings as needed
Gather all invoices for 2nd, 3rd and final notices to customers, send the invoices to IDS for printing and mailing
Answer Accounts Receivable questions from customers, program staff, and Central Accounting by monitoring the central Billing lnbox
Reconcile the Water billing source system to CORE on a monthly basis
Collect invoice payment checks that are sent directly to the Water Division and send them to Central Accounting
Assist Central Accounting by researching billing records that are over 120 days for Collections
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
There are two ways you can qualify for this position:
Three years of technical accounting experience or basic bookkeeping experience.(Minimum Qualifications)
OR
Three (3) years of college or university education which included eighteen (12) semester credit hours of accounting can substitute for up to two years of the required experience.(Substitution)
This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated. A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application if substituting education for experience (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.)
Conditions of Employment:
- A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Preferred Qualifications and Essential Competencies:
The preferred experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:
Knowledge and experience with the CORE accounting system
Strong attention to detail; thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small
Consistently monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently
Accountability; Employee's work behaviors demonstrate responsible personal and professional conduct, which contribute to the overall goals and missions of the Department
Outgoing personality, credibility and confidence; strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated proficiency working collaboratively with internal teams, technical and community partners, diverse public stakeholders, and medical providers
Outstanding skills and abilities in verbal and written communications; ability to adapt a style to fit diverse audiences of varying technical levels, and at various levels within an organization, in groups and individual settings
Excellent organizational skills; the ability to set, track, and accomplish priorities, goals, and timetables to achieve maximum productivity, knowing the status of activities at all times
Critical thinking; ability and motivation to develop creative solutions to complex, interpersonal, process, and systemic challenges
Initiative and self-management; the passion and ability to dive into the work and accomplish tasks within established timeframes
Self-efficacy, flexibility and adaptability; high tolerance for ambiguity and ability to perform research to identify appropriate courses of action
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise tact, discretion, and sound judgment
Strong sense of professionalism, including a strong work ethic and reliability
Supplemental Information
A complete application packet must include:
A completed State of Colorado application.
A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.
If using education to qualify, a copy (unofficial accepted) of you college/university transcripts in accounting.
The Selection Process:
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
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.
E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.
You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
ADAAA Accommodations:
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 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 ADAAA Coordinator at cdphe.humanresources@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.
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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A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. As a condition of employment, are you willing and able to submit to a background check if offered the position?
Yes
No
02
The salary budgeted for this position is from the minimum of the pay grade at $4033 to $4638 per month. State statute C.R.S. 24-50-104 requires that hiring be done at the minimum of the pay grade unless there is a recruiting difficulty or other unusual condition. If offered this position, would the budgeted salary range be acceptable to you?
Yes
No
03
Please describe, in detail, your experience working with accounting software. Please be specific as to the type of accounting software and the types of duties performed.
04
Please describe, in detail, your experience with CORE, the state accounting software, or comparable accounting software.
05
This position requires data entry that is repetitive in nature. Please describe your professional experience with repetitive data entry.
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