Payroll and Benefits AccountantPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4505379) ApplyPayroll and Benefits AccountantSalary $61,776.00 - $98,844.00 AnnuallyLocation Lakewood, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberRAA EDO 10823 Acct II 5/24DepartmentDepartment of Public SafetyDivisionExecutive Director's OfficeOpening Date05/14/2024Closing Date5/28/2024 5:00 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionType of AnnouncementThis position is open only to Colorado state residents.Primary Physical Work Address700 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215FLSA StatusExempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Department Contact InformationLaura Apodaca, 720 241-4657, [email protected] NoteAlthough the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.How To ApplyPlease 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.
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Department InformationThis position is open only to 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. Our Mission -Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communitiesOur Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across ColoradoOur Core Values – Unity, Honor, ServiceCDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See ourEEOD Utilization Report (2020)Why Do I Love My Job at CDPS At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans! Careers with a purpose:If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join! We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery. You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community! When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be. Unmatched Benefits: We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training, and professional development opportunities! Did you know that only 15% of employers offer a defined contribution plan? CDPS offers unmatched retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans. 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. CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation, sick leave, and wellness days. 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. Additional benefit we offer include reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University. Description of JobAbout the Work UnitThe Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) Human Resources office exist to provide human resources services to the general public, applicants, manager, and employees of CDPS. Consultation services include benefit administration, time and leave management, compensation consultation, employee relations, exam development, HR policy development, job analysis, job evaluation and classification, organizational development, new employee orientation and onboarding, performance management (PMP), interpretation of CDPS HR policy, state personnel rules, state and federal employment laws, progressive discipline, records management, recruitment, responding to grievances, appeals, charges of discrimination, reorganization matters, retention, selection and selection appeals, worker's compensation, settlement advice, strategic planning and overall HR guidance to CDPS managers, supervisors, and employees.The position is part of the payroll unit. The work unit exists to provide budget, accounting, procurement 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 and budget monitoring, capital asset accounting and inventory, contract administration, accounts receivable monitoring and ongoing financial reporting and analysis.About the JobAs a Lead Payroll Accountant, this position participates in all aspects of the daily operations of the payroll office. This position prepares complex payroll calculations for the Monthly and Bi-weekly pay cycles. The Bi-weekly pay cycle is managed by this position and deadlines must be met and data should be accurate and reconciled. Trains/handles more complex payroll issues, reconciles benefits and payroll and makes recommendations on improvement and implementation of new processes. This position is responsible for additional payroll tasks to include processing and reconciling membership dues and clearing Balance Sheet Accounts for Payroll. This position acts as a backup in the absence of the Payroll Supervisor. Key Responsibilities
Develops and maintains requisite knowledge on all payroll regulations and processing procedures.
Prepares, processes and reconciles bi-weekly and monthly payrolls. Contact division staff regarding any inconsistencies or missing information.
Collects real time data for our payroll office using Kronos and pulling detailed reports for analysis to ensure data being processed is accurate.
Performs benefit reconciliation. Ensures employee and employer benefits are accurately processed. Develops and implements a reconciliation process for ongoing bi-weekly benefit premiums for new hires. Collaborates with the Benefits Administrator on process improvement initiatives.
Performs several levels of payroll reconciliation throughout each pay cycle process. Review and check batches as they are entered prior to processing. Reconciles CPPS entries to timesheets and pay reports for each pay period within two days of processing to ensure deposits can be canceled if necessary.
Applies accounting theories and concepts in accordance with GAAP and GASB in order to ensure compliance with accounting standards and Statewide accounting systems.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsNOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.Six years of payroll and/or benefit accounting experience.ORA combination of related education (coursework requires 27 semester hourscompleted in accounting or auditing) and/or relevant experience in payroll/benefits accounting equal to six (6) yearsCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Requires successful completion of an extensive background investigation including reference checks, a polygraph examination, and fingerprint based criminal background check is required.
Must be Colorado resident at the time of application.
WORK ENVIRONMENTRemote/HybridOffice operates between 8:00 am and 5:00 pmMostly sedentaryCurrently hybrid, but must be able to report to Kipling campus two times per week and as required for training, special meetings, etc.Required Competencies
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent customer service skills and sensitivity and discretion with respect to confidential matters.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to multi-task and maintain a tracked workflow in order to put aside projects that do not have a ready solution for items that require immediate attention.
Excellent interpersonal skills and intercultural competence.
Exceptional verbal, writing, and presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Analytic skills to enable accurate, complete, and timely processing of financial data.
Ability to pay high attention to detail and instructions and in performing repetitious tasks and duties.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of and experience with payroll processes.
Experience in creating, maintaining, and producing reports.
Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software.
Experience in CORE (Colorado Operations Resource Engine) or a similar financial system.
Basic experience in KRONOS or similar time management system.
Demonstrated experience with accounting functionality in a payroll system such as State's CPPS (Colorado Personnel and Payroll) or a similar system.
Working knowledge of general accounting practices and standards, including GAAP, GASB, State Fiscal rules, State Financial reporting, and State Auditor requirements.
APPEAL RIGHTSIf 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 InformationARE YOU IN NEED OF AN ACCOMODATION? 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 [email protected], DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENTThe 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 [email protected] All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email 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 " [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. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION
Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
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.
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 Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.01 Briefly explain why this role appeals to you and why you wish to leave your current position (if applicable)? 02 Briefly describe your professional payroll and/or benefits knowledge and experience as it relates to this role. 03 If you are using education to meet the minimum requirements, have you attached your official or unofficial transcript with you application?
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CDPS administrative positions are classified as "hybrid" and the department support's the Governor's work from anywhere in Colorado initiative. CDPS currently operates on a 2 day a week on-site requirement for current employees. For employees outside the Denver metro area, the hybrid structure is determined on a case by case basis dependent upon the position's requirements, the employees residential location and the needs of the business unit manager. I understand that if I am referred for an interview and have questions, I can reach out to the HR representative who can connect me with the Appointing Authority for any questions I may have or I address those with the hiring manager during the interview process.
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Positions with the Colorado Department of Public Safety require a comprehensive background examination including a criminal history check and polygraph. Are you willing to participate in this process if you receive a conditional job offer?
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