Temporary Grant Accounting Contractor
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Temporary Grant Accounting Contractor
Salary
$32.00 Hourly
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Temporary (9 months or less)
Job Number
PAA Temp 08/2025
Department
Department of Natural Resources
Division
Executive Director's Office
Opening Date
08/21/2025
Closing Date
9/3/2025 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
1313 Sherman Street, Suite 718 Denver, CO 80203
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
patrick.warnes@state.co.us
Type of Announcement
This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
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 IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $32.00 PER HOUR
PLEASE NOTE: The anticipated start date for this position is 12/01/2025
To apply, please submit your application and attach a cover letter and resume. You are encouraged to apply early.
Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It's our mission to manage and conserve Colorado's natural resources for the benefit of people today - and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children. We invite you to explore our website at: https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-usto find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado's natural resources for today - and tomorrow. 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.
Purpose of the work unit is to ensure all department financial entries are entered and processed timely in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and with all State Fiscal Rules and Department policies and procedures. The Accounting Section of the Executive Director's office (work unit) supports departmental and division management directives while processing required vendor payments, interagency payments, and revenue transactions. Proper recording ensures required reporting is accurate and reliable. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to ensure all revenue earned and expenditures are properly recorded and within the Colorado Legislative Long Bill and Colorado Revised Statutory appropriations and recorded against management budgets; manage the accounts receivable/grant section to record grant revenue, bill grantors and prepare required periodic reporting. The work unit is responsible for testing division internal controls and coordinating internal and external audits related to fiscal management. In addition, the work unit provides technical accounting support to the Department users of CORE and lnfoAdvantage.
Description of Job
THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $30.00 PER HOUR
POSITION SUMMARY:
The employee in this position is responsible for processing and reporting on stimulus funded federal grants for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This position processes transactions for these grants in the following areas of the State's accounting system: accounts receivable, cash receipts, budget setup documents, inter-agency receivables, adjusting journal vouchers, general accounting and cost accounting transactions. These transactions are processed in accordance with GAAP, federal regulations including but not limited to Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200, State fiscal rules and other applicable statutes, as well as related regulations and policies. The position is required to analyze and reconcile expenses, revenues and receivables related to grant agreements and to ensure financial information for grants are properly recorded, grantors are properly invoiced, and invoices are collected timely. The position is responsible for conducting research and providing recommendations on the course of action to be taken to correct any potential issues. The position is required to research, review, analyze, and interpret financial information, especially 2 CFR 200 and any specific stimulus grant fund requirements and regulations and State policies. This position also is responsible for written process documentation and updating the DNR Stimulus Funds Grants Manual. This position will provide documentation and assistance in working with federal and state auditors regarding stimulus funding. This position conducts regular stimulus funding meetings with the divisions of DNR and assists the division staff in setting up new stimulus federally funded grants.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:
Federal Grant Billing and Financial Management:
Monitor the grants in CORE on a monthly basis to ensure accurate reporting and complete any necessary clean up, completing CORE entries such as journal vouchers and cash receipts as needed. Utilize reports to prepare monthly or quarterly reports on grant funding in Grant Solutions or other federal portal as well as any reporting required by the Office of the State Controller, which includes the Gravity reporting system. Utilize new central grant tracking software to record any new grants, modifications, or close outs. Reconcile grant accounts on a quarterly basis. Analyze and reconcile expenses, revenues and receivables related to grant agreements and to ensure financial information for grants are properly recorded, grantors are properly invoiced, and invoices are collected timely. Conduct research and provide recommendations on the course of action to be taken to correct problems. Ensure accuracy of period/ quarter/ year end reporting by reviewing various reports, account reconciliations, and following year end policy and procedure. Coordinate contract/grant close out with the division/federal agencies and complete necessary reporting as well as any potential need for refunds.
Training and Development:
Attend training on funding requirements and reporting requirements as provided to remain up to date on current regulations and guidelines. Provide necessary updates to DNR written policies and procedures to develop a robust guidance used by multiple internal and external sources.
Customer Service and other duties as assigned:
Position is responsible for answering questions and providing guidance, training, and great customer service, for internal customers (EDO and various DNR Division staff) and external customers including regarding knowledge gained at various Office of the State Controller trainings and other federal grants related training. Contact may require research of issue and background, investigation, and consideration of possible resolutions; weighing differing authoritative guidance in order to determine the proper accounting processes.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $30.00 PER HOUR
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Five (5) years of professional experience in a finance, contracts, and/or a program management setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
Intermediate computer skills required with MS Office Suite and Google Office Suite.
Systems applications such as CORE, InfoAdvantage, and are preferred.
Ability to work with limited supervision and work well within a team.
Must have meticulous attention to detail.
Possess strong written communication skills to deliver excellent customer service.
Supplemental Information
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.
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 Department of Natural Resources 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, dnrhremployeebenefits@state.co.us .us
ADAAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact dnrhremployeebenefits@state.co.us .us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and @type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
E-Verify employer:
The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Toll-Free Applicant Support - Technical Help
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it. The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with these @types of technical issues.
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