General Accountant

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan, helping them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. Our core values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect drive us 

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As part of the State of Colorado, DOR offers a competitive benefits package to permanent employees:

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage

• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave

• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

The Colorado Department of Revenue's Lottery Division is seeking a detail-oriented General Accountant (Accountant II) to join our Financial Services team.

As a General Accountant you will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the department's financial operations.This role serves as the primary subject matter expert for the Lottery's tax reporting sub-system, ensuring strict adherence to state and federal tax guidelines. 

In addition to leading tax compliance and year-end reporting, you will conduct internal financial audits, maintain and document core accounting procedures, and perform high-level general ledger and bank reconciliations. This position requires an analytical mindset to investigate system anomalies, resolve complex tax queries, and continuously enhance financial internal controls. 

If you thrive on uncovering efficiencies, mastering complex financial puzzles, and making a tangible impact in a dynamic state agency, we want to hear from you! 

What You’ll Do:

• Manage Tax Sub-Systems & Year-End Reporting: Maintain the Lottery’s tax reporting sub-system, perform year-end processing (including IRS Forms W-2G and 1099), and ensure compliance with all federal and state tax withholding regulations.

• Perform Discrepancy Reconciliations: Balance tax reporting records, general ledger control accounts (CORE/COFRS), and bank accounts—identifying variances and preparing necessary correcting journal entries.

• Serve as the Agency Tax Resource: Analyze complex tax regulations, research unique withholding situations, and recommend system or process adjustments to avoid tax reporting penalties.

• Lead System Improvements with IT: Collaborate with IT to define requirements, request system modifications, and test changes to ensure the accuracy of the tax reporting sub-system and bonus calculation software.

• Audit Incentive & Bonus Calculations: Audit automated system calculations for retailer and sales staff bonus payments to verify compliance with official plan rules.

• Conduct Internal Cash & Counter Audits: Perform unannounced surprise audits of petty cash funds and sales counters across state regional offices (Pueblo, Denver, Fort Collins, and Grand Junction).

• Coordinate External & Internal Audits: Act as the primary liaison for annual SSAE 18 SOC audits, performance audits, and internal reviews, managing documentation delivery and follow-up on auditor recommendations.

• Develop & Maintain Accounting Procedures: Create, update, and centralize written standard operating procedures (SOPs) across the Lottery, embedding strong internal controls into every workflow.

• Analyze Operational Workflows: Interview staff across departments to investigate errors or process breakdowns, determining whether issues stem from system faults or require staff training.

• Track & Resolve Retailer Financial Transactions: Reconcile retailer accounts receivable and track Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) transfer transactions to ensure accurate financial records.

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:
 
H8A2XX Accountant II

Six (6) years of relevant experience in a professional accounting or auditing.

A combination of Accounting (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing), Finance or general Business and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years.

Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will count for six (6) years of the requirement

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Additional years of Accounting or Auditing experience in a government setting.

• Extensive experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements within a public sector environment.

• Hands-on experience using the CORE financial system for entering and approving transactions (such as GAX, JV, and MD) and utilizing UKG dataview reports for payroll reconciliation.

• Expertise in managing federal, state, and foreign tax withholdings, with specific knowledge of IRS same-day reporting rules for high-value winnings.

• Skill in collaborating with legal counsel, such as an Attorney General’s Office, to ensure program operations comply with state statutes.

• Demonstrated ability to perform variance analysis on general ledger accounts and independently resolve discrepancies with vendors or insurance companies.

• Experience performing multi-level reviews of financial statement workpapers and management reports for validity, consistency, and propriety of estimates.

• Ability to maintain accuracy and internal controls while adhering to strict daily, month-end, and fiscal year-end deadlines.

• Knowledge of establishing and maintaining internal control measures to ensure the integrity of full accrual reporting.

Conditions of Employment with the CDOR:

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence. 

As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.

Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle. 

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who: 

• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. 

• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

• Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter 

• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment. 

• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment.  If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.

• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email.  Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

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.

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. 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 ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: 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. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

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 Colorado Department of Revenue 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 inbox, [email protected].

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people.  We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

Methods of Appointment:

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason. 

Step Pay Program:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.