Accounting Technician III
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Accounting Technician III
Salary
$50,856.00 - $81,372.00 Annually
Location
Multiple Locations, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
RAA-EDO-AT3-10769/10080 11/25
Department
Department of Public Safety
Division
Executive Director's Office
Opening Date
11/21/2025
Closing Date
12/11/2025 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Hiring Pay Rate
Starting Range will be $24.45 - $31.79/hr
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Nicole Williamson, 720-498-1815, nicole.williamson@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.
Primary Physical Work Address
700 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215; 2. 8000 S. Chester Street, Suite 575, Centennial, CO 80112
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 open only to current Colorado state residents.
A n eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.
Due to the State's current hiring freeze, this position will not be filled until January 1, 2026 or after.
Our Mission -Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities
Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado
Our Core Values - Unity, Honor, Service
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 dedicated to non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
At CDPS, our culture is driven by our commitment to creating a safer Colorado and guided by a public service focus. We strive to provide effective solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans. We model a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth for our employees. We maintain a professional and inclusive workplace.
Careers with a purpose:
If you are passionate about public safety and public service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, consider joining CDPS. Our team at CDPS consists of exceptional individuals and is an environment where you can challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career.
We are committed to providing public safety services to our communities including safety on our roads, preparing for and mitigating environmental disasters such as floods and wildland fires, disaster recovery, combating crime, promoting school safety, and victim services.
Benefits:
We provide a wide range of benefits to our employees.
Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
State contribution into a Health Savings Account when enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.
Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) (https://famli.colorado.gov/) .
Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.
Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
We offer excellent retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates) for details.
We provide generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave) and four annual wellness days.
The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
Tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
We offer Credit Union of Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) membership eligibility.
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits) .
Description of Job
ABOUT THE WORK UNIT
The Executive Director's Office (EDO) is the backbone of the Colorado Department of Public Safety, providing effective administrative and management services to the Department's operating divisions. The EDO includes the following:
The Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director - Oversees strategic direction and operations for the department.
Administrative Services Office - Provides division and department-level administrative and support functions encompassing accounting, procurement, budget, and logistics services (fleet, facilities, warehousing, material management and fabrication) to support the operations and programs of CDPS divisions.
Human Resources Office - Supports recruitment, hiring, evaluation, benefits management, personnel actions, payroll and all other human resources functions.
Compliance and Professional Standards Office - Develops policies, assesses and manages risk, and ensures compliance with state and federal requirements and professional standards.
Colorado Integrated Criminal Justice Information Systems - develops cost-effective information sharing services to provide access for criminal justice agencies while maintaining information security. CICJIS is a collaborative program designed to facilitate information sharing at key decision points in the criminal justice process. There are five participating CICJIS agencies: The Department of Corrections, Judicial, the Colorado District Attorney's Council, the Division of Youth Corrections, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
Colorado School Safety Resource Center - assists local schools and communities to create safe and positive school climates for pre-k through higher education schools in Colorado.
The Administrative Services Office provides internal administrative support to the Divisions within CDPS and include the following sections:
Chief Administrative Officer's office
Accounting Services led by the Controller
Budget and Policy led by the Budget Director
Procurement and Commercial Cards led by the Purchasing Director
Logistics Services Section led by the Logistics Director
Property Services Section led by the Property Services Director
Accounting exists to meet statutorily required fiscal controls, accounting and financial reporting services to the Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS). Included in these services are employee payroll processing, vendor payments, revenue accounting and collections, expenditure monitoring, capital asset accounting and inventory, contract administration, accounts receivable monitoring and ongoing financial reporting and analysis.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Hybrid (two days in the office minimum)
Work unit core business hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Flexible schedules available with supervisor approval.)
ABOUT THE JOB
There are currently two positions available supporting the Department of Public Safety.
DFPC Accounting Team - 700 Kipling Street, Lakewood, CO 80215
DHSEM Accounting Team - 8000 S. Chester Street, Suite 575, Centennial, CO 80112
The positions exist to provide financial accounting support for assigned teams including the allocation of commercial card transactions, audit and timely payment processing of expenditure requests, generate CORE requisition documents based on needs and information provided by the requesting program, provide information and instructions for proper accounting practices in accordance with State Fiscal Rules, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, fiscal procedures, and other authoritative guidance as they related to accounts payable activities, and may include other duties not specifically listed for this posting. All technician positions within the EDO Accounting unit will be cross-trained to perform a variety of accounting duties to support other teams as needed. Although every position in the section has a primary focus, at any given moment, the position could be reassigned to other functions within the unit based on workload and business need. The positions report directly to the EDO Accounting Supervisor of the assigned team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounts Payable
Position examines payment documents for accuracy and completeness and analyzes invoice data and supporting documentation for compliance with State and Department fiscal rules and policies; processes payments for operational or grant activities, including but not limited to payments against purchase orders, and interagency transfers, for goods and services, and employee reimbursements; completes line item receiving when receipt of item or service is complete as appropriate; verifies all transactions for accuracy, appropriate justifications, and object code per State guidelines; advises program personnel of any payable corrections needed; reconciles discrepancies, makes any necessary adjustments within the financial system to ensure vendors are properly identified and paid; responds to vendor or program inquiries regarding payments made or anticipated; ensures compliance with state fiscal rules, federal grant guidance and other applicable rules and regulations; ensures appropriate back-up documentation is submitted and kept on file.
Reviews and verifies the proper authorization with appropriate signatures, accuracy of calculations, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards and guidelines. Classifies reimbursement requests as allowable or denied according to division or department policies, GAAP, State Accounting guidelines, federal guidance, and other guidelines. Verifies and corrects discrepancies with the appropriate department members in order to process transactions with the state accounting system CORE.
Make payments in CORE (including but not limited to: payment vouchers (GAX), Invoices (IN)) and Intergovernmental Transfers (ITI,/ITA) Journal Entries (JVC, JV1STND).
Accounts Receivable
May receive checks, cash, and credit card payments for specified programs against invoices issued from elsewhere in the department. Ensures the payment matches and is recorded correctly. Deposits all monies by creating CRs (Cash Receipts) in CORE, prepares checks and deposit slips and takes the monies to EDO Accounting. Receives receivable information and records the appropriate RE (Receivables) in CORE as needed.
Accounting Analysis and Reconciliations
Performs detailed account reconciliations for accounts payables. Investigates and resolves reconciling items, ensuring timely adjustments and accurate financial records. Supports general ledger reconciliation by ensuring accounts payable balances align with supporting documentation. Performs detailed account reconciliations for accounts payables. Investigates and resolves reconciling items, ensuring timely adjustments and accurate financial records. Supports general ledger reconciliation by ensuring accounts payable balances align with supporting documentation.
Commercial Card Allocations
Collects documentation from commercial cardholders, determines appropriate funding, and allocates transactions in USBank. Provides training and guidance to other allocators to ensure accurate information is uploaded from USBank to CORE, collects monthly statements, allocation details, and receipts from assigned allocators.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Note, to be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.
Proven Experience, Knowledge, Skills
Three (3) years of technical Accounting or Bookkeeping experience.
OR
Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications and Competencies
Must possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Must have excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to provide sensitivity and discretion with respect to confidential matters.
Organizational skills
Ability to follow directions
Strong problem solving or analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and intercultural competence.
Proficiency in Adobe and Google suite
Advanced Excel knowledge and skills
Conditions of Employment
Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search, and reference checking.
Must be Colorado resident at the time of application
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, 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. 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 atwww.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 your 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 apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION:
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 Human Resources at: cdps_hr@state.co.us .
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.
Colorado Department of Public Safety 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.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement
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.
Colorado Department of Public Safety 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 Human Resources department at cdps_hr@state.co.us.
Recruitment Timeline Information and Important Notices
Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional informationmay not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
Closing Date: 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 may 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.
Supplemental Question: Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience, career accomplishments, and views about organizational values and approaches, and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive.
Transcripts: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application should education be used as qualification. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.
Military Veterans:If you are a military veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Member 4 Copy, and VA disability letter if available/applicable at the time of application so we can determine if you are eligible for veteran's preference points. Military personnel who are stationed outside of Colorado may be eligible for this position by submitting the completed DD-2058 "State of Legal Residence" form.
Application Tips: For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips, please view thisvideo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUwZiY6G24U&feature=emb_logo) .
Resumes, Cover Letters,or other documents submitted willnot be reviewed, assessed, or used in the initial stages of the comparative analysis (transcripts submitted to verify that the applicant meets either the education requirement or minimum qualification substitution are exempt from this).
Notifications: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be sent via email to theemail address listed on your application. Include your current working email address on your application and check the email provided on your application frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
Comparative Analysis Steps will include (dates are tentative):
An online skills assessment - December 16th - December 21st
Structured application review by a panel of SMEs - December 22nd - December 30th
Virtual interviews - January 12th - January 13th
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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Positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety require a comprehensive background examination, including a fingerprint based criminal history check, references and polygraph. Are you willing to participate in this process as a condition of employment?
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