DRMS Accounting Supervisor (Accountant IV)

Full Job Description

OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO

Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference?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-us to 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.

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Medical and Dental plans
• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch

Division of Reclamation Mining & Safety

The Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety consists of four programs: the Coal Regulatory program, the Minerals Regulatory program, the Inactive Mine Reclamation program, and Mine Safety and Training program.

The division is committed to balance the need for mineral resource production with protection of the public, environment and Colorado's natural resources.

The mission of DRMS is to protect the public, miners and the environment during current mining operations, restore abandoned mines, and to ensure that all mined land is reclaimed to beneficial use.

Requirements

This position is responsible for both managing grants and budget/financial/accounting services for the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS) programs following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), all State Fiscal Rules, State-wide and Departmental Policies and Procedures, along with various Federal Laws and Regulations.

Managing these services includes: managing all federal, state and local grants, interagency agreements, and private grants for the DRMS which includes maintaining up-to-date balances of all funding sources related to the Division’s financial portfolio; requesting funds from various awarding agencies; recommending grant submittals, proposals, and writing scopes of work for grant proposals and inter-agency contracts in coordination with Division staff; monitoring funded projects and conducting compliance reviews; ensuring all required contributions and non-federal match are tracked and meet applicable federal guidelines and agreement guidelines; reviewing and revising if necessary the financial and accounting guidelines for the Division; determining the availability of federal and non-federal funds for DRMS required expenditures; researching and interpreting financial/accounting procedural and policy issues impacting the Division and ensuring state and federal statutory and rules/regulation compliance; ensuring that financial data is gathered for federal, state and local partners and grantors; determining cost categories/amounts under each grant in consultation with the Division staff; entering new federal grants into the CORE accounting system; monitoring appropriate use of federal grant funds per purpose and any audit recommendations; and monitoring end dates and close out activities to ensure timely grant closures.

This position is a supervisor for 3 Division financial staff (Division Accounting Team), accounting, archiving and other responsibilities.

The position is also responsible for coordinating with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Controllers Office regarding accounting and financial matters pertaining to the DRMS and is responsible for serving as a technical resource to accounting and financial staff within the Division.

Qualifications

OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO

Minimum Qualifications
Nine (9) years of professional experience in accounting, financial management, budget development and implementation, or grants administration and compliance.

- OR -

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration or other closely related field.

AND

Five (5) years of professional experience in accounting, financial management, budget development and implementation, or grants administration and compliance.

Substitutions

• Appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two (2) years of the required experience.

Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. “See Resume” statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position
• The preferred candidate will have proven leadership skills in leading teams composed of diverse and varied skills sets, and demonstrated ability to build consensus among team members, developing team cohesion, motivating and coaching staff members
• The preferred candidate will have excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently
• The preferred candidate extensive experience in grants administration and compliance, accounting, and purchasing
• Experience with the State's electronic accounting system (Colorado Operations Resource Engine or "CORE")
• Experience with government finance
• Excellent organizational skills
• The ability to multi-task
• Ability to interpret and apply State and Federal law on the job, ability to interpret and apply State Fiscal Rules on the job
• Ability to apply and use proper accounting and GAAP, understand the operation and result of journal entry on daily activities
• Strong analytical, and inductive and deductive reasoning, ability to identify systematic approaches to solving problems
• Trouble shooting, problem solving, and critical thinking, with keen attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills including coaching, conflict resolution, facilitation, and negotiation
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Great work ethic, hardworking, results oriented, disciplined, conscientious, thorough and diligent, and meet deadlines at the same time.
• Ability to prioritize and manage large volume of workload
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints as well as different communication and work styles in a multi-cultural and inter-generational environment
• Open to new ideas, with innovative thinking

Required Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills including team development, coaching, conflict resolution, facilitation, and negotiation
• Federal Grant reporting, federal grant management, cash management
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, Uniform Guidance, cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Knowledge of automated enterprise financial reporting systems; experience using the Colorado Operation Resource Engine – CORE and InfoAdvantage
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare ad hoc financial reports and statements
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to identify priorities
• Trouble shooting, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational and evaluation skills, with keen attention to detail
• Self-motivation
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints as well as different communication and work styles in a multi-cultural and inter-generational environment
• Ability to identify and creatively resolve issues while exercising appropriate judgment

Conditions of Employment:

• Colorado residency is required at the time of application.

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position.

(Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).

• A current & valid Driver's license is required for operating a state vehicle and occasional travel is anticipated.
• Must be willing and able to occasionally exert up to 20 lbs. of force to move objects

APPEAL RIGHTS:

It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications.

However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative.

This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Additional Information

• All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.

• 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 will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.

• Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.

• Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.

• This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.