Accountant II - Accounts Receivable Coordinator - 762
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Accountant II - Accounts Receivable Coordinator - 762
Salary
$64,908.00 - $84,372.00 Annually
Location
Denver County, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
FAA00762-08/26/25
Department
Department of Public Health & Environment
Division
Hazardous Materials & Waste Management Division
Opening Date
08/26/2025
Closing Date
9/8/2025 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 Drive Denver CO
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Mike Houlihan at michael.houlihan@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
Questions
Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
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 citizens. 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, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 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 and Administrative Services Unit exists to deliver fiscal and administrative services to the management and staff of the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division (HMWMD). These services include, but are not limited to, responsibility for daily fiscal management, including KRONOS time keeping, payments for travel reimbursements, contracts, purchase orders, fleet management, and other operational needs. The unit also oversees the collection of revenue, development of project budget estimates, and reporting of financial status on various programs.
The Position Will:
This position functions as the subject matter expert for the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division (HMWMD) in the area of accounts receivable, billing systems, and revenue reconciliation. It is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and improving the division's accounts receivable and revenue tracking subsystems to ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, State Fiscal Rules, and federal regulations. This position have a decision-making authority to customize sub-systems, establish processes, resolve systemic accounting problems, and ensure accurate integration between HMWMD's operational data and the State's CORE financial system.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
6 years of full-time professional accounting experience OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting or a business-related degree AND two years of full-time professional accounting experience.
Substitutions:
Appropriate work experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis; or
Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two years of professional accounting experience; or Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.)
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.
The preferred experience, competencies, and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:
Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence (highly preferred);
Clear verbal communication, written communication, and reading comprehension (highly preferred);
Ability to work in a fast-moving, team-oriented environment with independent initiative and flexibility.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions;
Ability to anticipate needs, make suggestions and act proactively;
Advanced skills using Google to include Google Docs, Gmail, Google forms;
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel;
Excellent planning, organizational, and critical thinking skills;
Committed to meeting the needs of internal and external customers; excellent customer service skills;
Ability to accurately interpret information as well as demonstrate analytical thinking skills;
Application of good judgment;
Excellent interpersonal skills in building effective relationships with a wide range of people and interpersonal styles;
Experience with CORE data entry and InfoAdvantage;
Experience with Federal grants and State/cash funds;
Basic knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable;
Relevant years of State service shall be considered.
Conditions of Employment
A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist: The following must be submitted by the application deadline.
A completed State of Colorado application submitted online via colorado.gov/jobs by the application deadline.
A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your colorado.gov/jobs application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
A copy of your transcript (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.).
The Selection Process: Applicants will be notified at each step in the selection process via email. Emails will come from info@governmentjobs.com.
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 the position or that as a result of no longer being considered, you were discriminated against, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. If an applicant seeks to have an allegation of discrimination reviewed by the Board, that person must file an appeal (petition for hearing) within 10 days of the action or receipt of any final written selection decision. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also applies to all charges of discrimination.
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: 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 Jeff Bello Jeff.Bello@state.co.us at least five business days before the assessment date 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.
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.
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Did you upload your cover letter into your online application as requested in the Supplemental Information section of the job announcement for this position?
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No
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Are you a veteran? If yes, please attach your DD214 member 4 form to your application. (If you have a disability, also attach the letter issued to you from the Veterans Administration verifying that you are currently receiving monetary benefits or you that have a disability retirement.)
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No
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Did you upload your transcripts into your online application as requested in the Supplemental Information section of the job announcement for this position?
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Please describe your experience with Excel? How do you utilize the software to analyze data?
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Please describe your experience with gathering data and completing the financial components of federal/state grant reporting requirements or other federal/state financial reporting requirements. 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 reports prepared within a period of time and how your work was reviewed.
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Please describe your experience with completing reconciliations 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 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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