CDOC Accounting Technician III (Denver)

Accounting Technician III

This position provides business office services for the Division of Adult Parole/Community Corrections area through monitoring and reporting financial transactions. This position will be maintaining an adequate system of internal controls for checking the accuracy and reliability of accounting data; initiate improvements in accounting/tracking systems through the Business Manager. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Match documentation (requisitions, receiving reports, vendor invoices) while applying State Fiscal Rules and forwarding the completed package to Accounts Payable for payment.
• Research the unpaid invoices that are sent from Accounts Payable.
• Correspond with internal and external stakeholders on any invoice discrepancies.
• Establish procedures on the compiling and batching of various fiscal documents.
• Ascertain and verify approvals and coding to ensure totals equal control totals, assign vendor ID number based on vendor name and address if needed and requisition number.
• Analyze data and circumstances to determine the best solution that ensures the integrity of fiscal responsibility.
• Reconcile the monthly vehicle mileage and cell phone charges.
• Assists in receiving C-Card logs and reallocating procurement card charges to appropriate accounting line coding.
• Tracks indigent housing expenditures and request purchase orders when necessary. Informs management of any situations needing attention regarding indigent housing.
• Other duties as assigned.

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: H8B3XX Accounting Technician III Minimum Qualifications: Experience Only: Three (3) years of technical accounting experience. This experience must be clearly described, in your own words, within the work experience section of your application to meet this requirement. Technical Accounting is defined as accounting processes that record, classify, verify, and report information related to financial transactions. Or Education and Experience: A combination of college or university course work in finance, accounting or other business related fields and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years. A copy of your unofficial college transcript with your name, institution name, degree and date conferred must be attached to your application to verify your education.

Required Competencies:

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to details
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to remain flexible and handle a large workload
• Ability to be a strong team member
• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations.
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift.
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction.
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with the State of Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE)
• Proficient in 10-key
• Knowledge of debits and credits
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a closely related field of study.

Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC's consideration of application for employment.

• Must be 21 years of age
• Possess a valid driver's license. Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards (Download PDF reader). Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.
• Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; DOC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.
• Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics:
• Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist
• Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down
• Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows
• Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows
• Swing a baton in a striking technique
• Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
• Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions
• Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment
• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security
• Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury
• Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently
• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations
• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner
• Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders
• Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments
• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings
• Willing and able to travel
• Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire

Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicant's background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.

The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.

Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.