<p>This mission of the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consumer energy costs by advancing clean energy, energy efficiency and zero emission vehicles to benefit all Coloradans. </p> <p>Reducing greenhouse gas pollution and advancing zero emission vehicles, energy efficiency and clean energy are essential to preserving and protecting Colorado's way of life. These actions defend the health of our communities and natural environment, provide access to lower cost clean energy resources for rural and urban areas, increase investment and economic growth opportunities, and expand clean energy jobs. As part of our mission we serve the people of Colorado with programs focusing on weatherization, energy efficiency, and electric vehicles and a regulatory and legislative agenda to promote the interests of all Coloradans.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.</p> <p>Starting Salary Range: $60,000.20 - $62,000.12 Annually</p> <ul> <li>This position is eligible for a hybrid and/or remote working arrangement. Hybrid positions are expected to be present at the office location for no less than one day per work week. </li></ul> <p>The Accountant II position processes financial transactions and maintains a complete and accurate record of processed transactions. This includes the monthly reconciliation, preparation and processing of payroll transactions.  These payroll transactions will reconcile payroll between budgeted amounts and actual spend in the State of Colorado Operations and Resource Engine (CORE).  Other financial transactions include reconciliation, preparation and processing of office credit card payments, accounts payable transactions and interagency payments when necessary. This position completes and codes journal entries for payroll reconciliations and other payables corrections; processes lost warrant affidavits, warrant reissues, warrant cancellations; posts transactions to assigned journal ledger accounts, and enters them into CORE and/or other sub-systems.</p> <p>Based on the guidance and direction provided by the Accounting Manager, this position also works on monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year-end close and opening activities. This position will be involved in assisting the Accounting Manager in the review and reconciliation of month end diagnostics and abnormal balances and other activities including but not limited to transactions heavily involving payroll expenditures.</p> <p>This announcement is open only to eligible individuals within the Colorado Energy Office. The announcement is for transparency purposes only to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Only applications from the Colorado Energy Office will be accepted.</p> <p>Specific Duties & Responsibilities: </p> <p>Accounting</p> <ul> <li> <p>Prepare monthly payroll transactions to reconcile budgeted payroll expenses to actual spend: Budget to GL reconciliation.</p> </li><li> <p>Compile office credit card transactions into pdf files for each cardholder;</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct pre-audit review and process US Bank receipts and invoices in accounting system;</p> </li><li> <p>Prepare and process credit card payments in CORE;</p> </li><li> <p>Prepare accounts payable transactions, coding and processing, payment vouchers, manual disbursements, and journal entries; </p> </li><li> <p>Complete pre-audit reviews for payment vouchers as required by State Fiscal Rules by reviewing source documents for proper authorization, accuracy and compliance with accounting principles and fiscal rules;</p> </li><li> <p>Initiate and coordinate inter-agency transactions; wire transfers and other transfers of funds;</p> </li><li> <p>Process transactions related to State warrants including lost warrant affidavits, warrant reissues, cancellations and related journal vouchers;</p> </li><li> <p>Process CR documents for cash transactions such as checks and ach deposits into State bank account;</p> </li><li> <p>Assist accounting team with Salesforce training and assisting fellow staff;</p> </li><li> <p>Assist Accounting team with Vendor setups in CORE;</p> </li><li> <p>At the guidance, direction, and oversight of the Accounting Manager, perform the following tasks where appropriate in order to acquire additional skills that can be used towards future advancement:</p> </li><li> <p>Monthly, quarterly and fiscal year-end close and opening activities</p> </li><li> <p>Set up of journal entries and accounts payable </p> </li><li> <p>Maintenance of CEO chart of accounts</p> </li><li> <p>Review payments</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with month end close diagnostics</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with daily and monthly abnormal balances</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with federal cash draws</p> </li></ul> <p>Minimium Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>A minimum of two years technical accounting experience required</p> </li><li> <p>Strong analytical skills, organizational skills, and highly detail-oriented;</p> </li><li> <p>High level of initiative and ability to work well in both an independent and team environment;  </p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work in stressful and high pressure situations;  </p> </li><li> <p>Strong time management and organization skills;</p> </li><li> <p>Strong written and oral communication skills;</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrable personal integrity, confidence, diplomacy and flexibility; </p> </li><li> <p>Proficiency in Excel is essential</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Governmental accounting experience preferred</p> </li><li> <p>Associated degree preferred</p> </li><li> <p>Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) experience is preferred:</p> </li></ul> <p>To Apply:</p> <p>A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.  </p> <p>The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)</p> </li><li> <p>Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)</p> </li><li> <p>12 paid holidays per year</p> </li><li> <p>Medical and dental plans</p> </li><li> <p>State paid life insurance policy of $50,000</p> </li><li> <p>Choice of 2 retirement plans</p> </li><li> <p>401K and 457 plans</p> </li><li> <p>State paid Short Term Disability coverage</p> </li><li> <p>Additional optional life and disability plans</p> </li><li> <p>Credit Union Membership</p> </li><li> <p>RTD pass</p> </li><li> <p>Training and professional development</p> </li></ul> <p>To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.</p> <p>Equity, Diversity and Inclusion</p> <p>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. </p> <p>ADAAA Accommodations</p> <p>The Office of the Governor 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 Staffing Coordinator (the Director of Human Resources) at gov_hr@state.co.us.</p> <p>Conditions of Employment</p> <p>Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.</p>