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State of Colorado Payroll Accountant in Denver, Colorado
Payroll Accountant
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Payroll Accountant
Salary
$63,624.00 - $69,984.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
FAA01088-10/29/24
Department
Department of Public Health & Environment
Division
Administration Division
Opening Date
10/29/2024
Closing Date
11/12/2024 11:59 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
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
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Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado Residents.
This is a HYBRID position.
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=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
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). Per the appropriation, the department consists of staff of approximately 2,100 employees whose activities are funded by monies from a significant number of sources and amounting to over $756 million annually.
What You Will Be Doing:
This position exists as a Payroll Accountant and functions as a member of the Accounting team. The position's primary responsibilities are to accurately and timely process the department's payroll which includes the daily input of data into the Colorado Personnel Payroll System (CPPS), processing payroll corrections, uploading and correcting payroll batches, and high-level account reconciliations, and labor allocations. This position must assure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, department and State procedures. This position is the primary staff contact for department staff members on all payroll issues and interacts with all levels of staff within CDPHE with regard to payroll problems and questions.
This position is also responsible for external reporting requests, providing technical expertise and guidance payroll related issues for department management, as well as maintaining the overtime database, payroll spreadsheets and CPPS manual. This position serves as a critical position in the payroll unit assisting the payroll supervisor with payroll reconciliations, labor allocation postings, payroll processing, and reconciliations for month, quarter, and year end.
This position will:
Work with the Division to have employees' timecards populated and approved by a set monthly sign-off deadline or biweekly deadline.
Setup all New hires in Kronos
Audit KRONOS timekeeping system for additional pay, overtime, leave without pay (LWOP) and entry errors. As backup- for monthly duty.
Troubleshooting Kronos issues, by reviewing new hire and terminated employees have flowed correctly from CPPS to Kronos.
Responsible for upload of Bi-weekly files and sign-off of monthly and Bi-weekly timesheets.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description: (New)
H8A2XXACCOUNTANT II (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwUD9Bt4G-21UlpqdF82WGg5elk/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-EvJRYMjdcPVijH80Aym2KQ)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.
Experience Only:
Six (6) years of relevant experience in accounting and/or payroll processing experience
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education in accounting or finance and relevant experience in accounting and/or payroll processing experience equal to six (6) years
Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will count for six (6) years of the requirement
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:
Payroll processing and reporting experience
Payroll reconciliation and auditing experience
Experience with CPPS (Central Payroll Processing System), CORE (Colorado Operations Resource Engine), or other payroll software system
Proven knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of Accounting, specifically related to payroll
Conditions of Employment:
Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.
Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can 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/board-rules .
Supplemental Information
A Complete Application Must Include:
A completed state of Colorado application
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
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, of up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
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 about E-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, Dan McKenna, at daniel.mckenna@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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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?
Yes
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A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Human Resources office with an official disposition of any charges. Do you understand this expectation?
Yes
No
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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?
Yes
No
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Please describe your experience with gathering data and administering a company payroll. Please include what your role was in the process from start to finish, what systems you used to gather the information and how you managed the process. Also, describe the volume (or number) of employees processed in a period of time and how your work was reviewed.
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Please describe your experience with completing payroll reconciliations or audits from an accounting perspective. Please include what your role was in the process from start to finish, what systems and data you used to prepare the reconciliations or audits, and how you managed the process. Also, describe the volume (or number) of reports prepared in a period of time and how your work was reviewed.
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Please describe your most complex and challenging accounting experience that you have had direct responsibility for. Please include what your role was in the process from start to finish, what systems you used in managing the process, why the experience was complex and challenging, what solutions or improvements you developed to overcome the challenges, and how often your work was audited.
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Please describe your most challenging experience learning to use a new accounting system that was technology based. Include what was the size and scope of the business, what was the greatest challenge that you encountered learning and administering the system, what improvements did you make to accounting processes while in that assignment, and how often was your work audited?
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